📖 Read the mental health and substance abuse social workers salary & career guide →
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Connecticut
Ranked #4 of 51 · CT
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in Connecticut earn between $49,260 and $108,530. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Connecticut is $78,250, about 15% above the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $38/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $84,260 | $81,620 | 130 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $81,990 | $81,770 | 460 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $79,940 | $78,430 | 360 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $78,640 | $78,760 | 210 |
| Connecticut nonmetropolitan area | $70,220 | $74,540 | 80 |
| New Haven, CT | $67,330 | $71,640 | 280 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Connecticut?
The median mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Connecticut is $78,640 per year (mean $78,250), and about 80% earn between $49,260 and $108,530.
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make per hour in Connecticut?
Roughly $38 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $78,250 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Connecticut a high-paying state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
Connecticut ranks #4 of 51 states for mental health and substance abuse social workers pay. Its mean salary of $78,250 is about 15% above the U.S. average of $68,030.
Which metro areas in Connecticut pay mental health and substance abuse social workers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Connecticut for mental health and substance abuse social workers are Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT ($84,260), Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT ($81,990), Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT ($79,940), by median annual wage.
← Back to all mental health and substance abuse social workers states