How much does a healthcare social worker make in Connecticut?
$79,900a year
Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in Connecticut. That is $38.41 an hour or $6,658 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.41
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,100Median: $79,900Highest 10%: $104,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,100 | $28.41 | |
| 25th | $66,290 | $31.87 | |
| Median | $79,900 | $38.41 | |
| 75th | $96,470 | $46.38 | |
| 90th | $104,900 | $50.43 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Haven, CT | $83,340 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $81,270 |
| Norwich, CT | $80,140 |
| Hartford, CT | $79,090 |
| Waterbury, CT | $74,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for healthcare social workers.
| 4. Oregon | $84,350 |
| 5. New Jersey | $82,690 |
| 6. Vermont | $81,140 |
| 7. Connecticut | $79,900 |
| 8. Washington | $78,570 |
| 9. Nevada | $78,470 |
| 10. New Hampshire | $78,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a healthcare social worker make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $38.41 ($79,900 a year).
Do healthcare social workers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $79,900 against $67,880 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for healthcare social worker pay?
Connecticut ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays healthcare social workers the most?
New Haven, CT, with a median of $83,340 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.