Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford is 2,120.
  • Social Workers in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford earn an average of $73,010 per year or $35.10 per hour.
  • The percentage of Connecticut Social Workers who work in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford is 1%.

Rankings for Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford

  • Ranks #2 in Connecticut for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Connecticut for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #5 in the nation for salary and #50 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #33 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Connecticut

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford Social Workers earn an average of $73,010 or $35.10 per hour which is 3% more than the Connecticut average salary of $70,690.

AverageHartford-West Hartford-East HartfordConnecticut% Difference
Hourly Wage$35.10$33.993.27%
Annual Salary$73,010$70,6903.28%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford Social Workers earn an average of $73,010 or $35.10 per hour which is 33% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageHartford-West Hartford-East HartfordU.S.%
Hourly Wage$35.10$26.3933.00%
Annual Salary$73,010$54,88033.04%
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 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford earns an average annual salary of $71,285 which compares to the Connecticut average annual salary of $70,690. per year.

Cost-of-living in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford is 2% higher than the Connecticut average, which means Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford 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.
  • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford average salary is $73,010.
  • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford cost-of-living adjusted salary is $71,285.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford$73,010102.42%$71,285
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 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, 50% of Social Workers earn between $57,320 and $97,760 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $97,760, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $40,250, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year212Under $40,250
15%2 – 4 years318$40,250 – $57,320
25%5 – 9 years530$57,320 – $77,020
25%10 – 14 years530$77,020 – $97,760
15%15 – 20 years318$77,020 – $97,760
10%20+ years212Above $97,760
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 $73,010, Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($125,070), Forensic Psychologists ($101,450), School Psychologists ($92,550), and Psychology Teachers ($89,230).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($56,280), Marriage and Family Therapists ($62,000), and Health Care Social Workers ($69,800).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$125,070
Forensic Psychologists$101,450
School Psychologists$92,550
Psychology Teachers$89,230
Social Workers$73,010
Health Care Social Workers$69,800
Marriage and Family Therapists$62,000
Substance Abuse Counselors$56,280
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford is 2,120.

Social Workers earn an average of $73,010 per year or $35.10 per hour in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford Social Workers earn an average of $71,285 per year or $34 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($125,070), Forensic Psychologists($101,450), School Psychologists($92,550).


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