Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Connecticut
Also called: Mental Health Social Workers
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Connecticut earn a median of $78,640 a year, +30% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $78,640
- vs. U.S. median
- +30% ($60,280)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,540
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,260; the top 10% earn over $108,530. Nationally the range is $39,740 to $104,170.
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- Healthcare Social Workers$79,900 median in Connecticut
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$78,970 median in Connecticut
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- Rehabilitation Counselors$56,340 median in Connecticut
- School Psychologists$100,600 median in Connecticut
- Patient Representatives$51,030 median in Connecticut (broader BLS group)
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers pay in Connecticut
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Connecticut?
The median is $78,640 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,260 and the top 10% earn over $108,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+30% vs. the national median of $60,280). Living costs are not included.