How much does a social worker make in Connecticut?
$69,080a year
Median yearly pay for social workers in Connecticut. That is $33.21 an hour or $5,757 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.21
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,070Median: $69,080Highest 10%: $114,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,070 | $22.63 | |
| 25th | $56,280 | $27.06 | |
| Median | $69,080 | $33.21 | |
| 75th | $97,320 | $46.79 | |
| 90th | $114,900 | $55.23 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Haven, CT | $89,590 |
| Hartford, CT | $69,080 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $50,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social workers.
| 29. Pennsylvania | $74,430 |
| 30. Vermont | $73,070 |
| 31. Louisiana | $69,230 |
| 32. Connecticut | $69,080 |
| 33. Wyoming | $69,020 |
| 34. Oregon | $67,820 |
| 35. Utah | $66,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social worker make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $33.21 ($69,080 a year).
Do social workers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
No: $69,080 against $71,900 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Connecticut rank for social worker pay?
Connecticut ranks 32 of 50 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays social workers the most?
New Haven, CT, with a median of $89,590 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.