Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Danbury is 290.
  • Social Workers in Danbury earn an average of $66,010 per year or $31.73 per hour.
  • The percentage of Connecticut Social Workers who work in Danbury is 5%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Danbury is less than 1%.

Rankings for Danbury

  • Ranks #6 in Connecticut for salary and #2 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #6 in Connecticut for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #18 in the nation for salary and #53 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #232 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Connecticut

Danbury Social Workers earn an average of $66,010 or $31.73 per hour which is 6% less than the Connecticut average salary of $70,690.

AverageDanburyConnecticut% Difference
Hourly Wage$31.73$33.99-6.65%
Annual Salary$66,010$70,690-6.62%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Danbury Social Workers earn an average of $66,010 or $31.73 per hour which is 20% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageDanburyU.S.%
Hourly Wage$31.73$26.3920.23%
Annual Salary$66,010$54,88020.28%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Social Workers in Danbury earns an average annual salary of $64,450 which compares to the Connecticut average annual salary of $70,690. per year.

Cost-of-living in Danbury is 2% higher than the Connecticut average, which means Danbury residents have an overall higher cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Connecticut average.

  • Connecticut average salary is $70,690.
  • Connecticut cost-of-living adjusted salary is $68,339.
  • Danbury average salary is $66,010.
  • Danbury cost-of-living adjusted salary is $64,450.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Danbury$66,010102.42%$64,450
Connecticut$70,690103.44%$68,339
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Danbury, 50% of Social Workers earn between $55,010 and $76,020 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $93,760, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $39,000, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year29Under $39,000
15%2 – 4 years44$39,000 – $55,010
25%5 – 9 years72$55,010 – $61,660
25%10 – 14 years72$61,660 – $76,020
15%15 – 20 years44$61,660 – $93,760
10%20+ years29Above $93,760
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $66,010, Danbury Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($88,520), and Health Care Social Workers ($74,930).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($58,160).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$88,520
Health Care Social Workers$74,930
Social Workers$66,010
Substance Abuse Counselors$58,160
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Danbury Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Danbury is 290.

Social Workers earn an average of $66,010 per year or $31.73 per hour in Danbury.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Danbury Social Workers earn an average of $64,450 per year or $31 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Danbury are School Psychologists($88,520), Health Care Social Workers($74,930), Social Workers($66,010).


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