This page provides you with a complete overview of the Social Worker field in the state of Connecticut. Here you will find statistics on salaries, careers, jobs and best cities hiring a Social Worker and more.
Average Salary of Connecticut Social Workers
According to Indeed.com, the average salary of a Connecticut Social Worker was $59,000 vs the national salary of $51,000. A Social Worker in Connecticut saw a large number of companies featuring over 1,565 jobs. The types of jobs posted ranged from Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Internship, and Commission while the most common level of experience required for Social Worker jobs was Entry Level.

| In USD as of September 26, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Connecticut Social Worker | $59,000  | 
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Average Social Worker salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Dungarvin, ABI Resources LLC, BHcare, Atria Senior Living, and North Central Counseling offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Internship, and Commission with Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level required.
Additional Salaries of Social Workers
In this section explore additional details on popular jobs within social work:
- Community Social Worker
 - Family Social Worker
 - Healthcare Social Worker
 - Licensed Clinical Social Worker
 - Medical Social Worker
 - Mental Health Social Worker
 - Psychiatric Social Worker
 - Public Health Social Worker
 - School Social Worker
 - Substance Abuse Social Worker
 
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Community Social Worker | $59,000  | 
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Average Community Social Worker salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Community Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Dungarvin, ABI Resources LLC, Delta-T Group, CHR, and North Central Counseling offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Mid Level, Senior Level, and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Family Social Worker | $60,000  | 
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Average Family Social Worker salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Family Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Amedisys, Inc., MedOptions, Wheeler Clinic, CHE Psychological Services, and St. Vincent’s Health Services offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, and Commission with Mid Level, Senior Level, and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Healthcare Social Worker | $68,000  | 
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Average Healthcare Social Worker salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Healthcare Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were ABI Resources LLC, Delta-T Group, Saint Francis Care, Gifted Healthcare, and Complexcare Solutions offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Mid Level and Entry Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Licensed Clinical Social Worker | $71,000  | 
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Average Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Licensed Clinical Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were MedOptions, CHE Psychological Services, Execu | Search, Amedisys, Inc., and Yale New Haven Hospital offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Entry Level, Mid Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Medical Social Worker | $61,000  | 
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Average Medical Social Worker salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Medical Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Dungarvin, ABI Resources LLC, Yale New Haven Hospital, Amedisys, Inc., and Saint Francis Care offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Mental Health Social Worker | $65,000  | 
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Average Mental Health Social Worker salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Mental Health Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Dungarvin, Delta-T Group, MedOptions, St. Vincent’s Health Services, and CHE Psychological Services offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Mid Level, Entry Level, and Senior Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Psychiatric Social Worker | $79,000  | 
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Average Psychiatric Social Worker salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Psychiatric Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were United Services, Inc., CHE Psychological Services, MedOptions, Community Health Center, Inc., and CHR offering Full-time, Part-time, Contract, and Temporary with Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Public Health Social Worker | $64,000  | 
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Average Public Health Social Worker salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Public Health Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, WellCare, Yale University, Execu | Search, and Yale New Haven Hospital offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, and Contract with Entry Level and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| School Social Worker | $55,000  | 
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Average School Social Worker salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average School Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were Dungarvin, Community Health Center, Inc., Cooperative Educational Services, Yale New Haven Hospital, and Gifted Healthcare offering Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Commission, and Internship with Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level required.
| In USD as of September 20, 2016 | 55k | 110k | 165k | |
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| Substance Abuse Social Worker | $59,000  | 
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Average Substance Abuse Social Worker salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Substance Abuse Social Worker salaries for job postings nationwide. The top 5 employers were CHR, North Central Counseling, Community Solutions, Inc, Boys & Girls Village, and Greenwich Hospital offering Full-time, Part-time, and Temporary with Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level required.
Top Employers of Connecticut Social Worker’s
According to Indeed.com, there were approximately 1,565 jobs for a Connecticut Social Worker with most employers looking for Entry Level, Senior Level, and Mid Level candidates.
| Company | # Jobs Available* | 
|---|---|
| Dungarvin | 92 jobs | 
| ABI Resources LLC | 86 jobs | 
| BHcare | 39 jobs | 
| Atria Senior Living | 34 jobs | 
| North Central Counseling | 23 jobs | 
| Wheeler Clinic | 23 jobs | 
| CHR | 22 jobs | 
| St. Vincent’s Health Services | 22 jobs | 
| Vinfen | 21 jobs | 
| Bright Horizons Family Solutions | 19 jobs | 
| Change Inc. | 19 jobs | 
| Community Solutions, Inc | 18 jobs | 
| Rushford | 18 jobs | 
| Saint Francis Care | 13 jobs | 
| Advanced Cognitive Development LLC | 13 jobs | 
Top Cities with the Most Job Openings
According to Indeed.com, there were a total of 1,565 Social Worker jobs in Connecticut.
| City | # Jobs Available* | 
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| Windham County, CT | 109 jobs | 
| Hartford, CT | 109 jobs | 
| New Haven, CT | 78 jobs | 
| Bridgeport, CT | 31 jobs | 
| Waterbury, CT | 25 jobs | 
Get More Information
- DPH: Social Work Licensure – ct.gov
 - SDE: Code of Ethics – Connecticut
 - Connecticut License Lookup – eLicense Online
 
*Indicates number of job postings as of September, 2016.
 
		                        
				
				
				
				
