Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Norwich-New London-Westerly is 350.
  • Social Workers in Norwich-New London-Westerly earn an average of $67,590 per year or $32.50 per hour.
  • The percentage of Connecticut Social Workers who work in Norwich-New London-Westerly is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Norwich-New London-Westerly is less than 1%.

Rankings for Norwich-New London-Westerly

  • Ranks #4 in Connecticut for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Connecticut for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #15 in the nation for salary and #49 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #191 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Connecticut

Norwich-New London-Westerly Social Workers earn an average of $67,590 or $32.50 per hour which is 4% less than the Connecticut average salary of $70,690.

AverageNorwich-New London-WesterlyConnecticut% Difference
Hourly Wage$32.50$33.99-4.38%
Annual Salary$67,590$70,690-4.39%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Norwich-New London-Westerly Social Workers earn an average of $67,590 or $32.50 per hour which is 23% more than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageNorwich-New London-WesterlyU.S.%
Hourly Wage$32.50$26.3923.15%
Annual Salary$67,590$54,88023.16%
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 Norwich-New London-Westerly earns an average annual salary of $65,993 which compares to the Connecticut average annual salary of $70,690. per year.

Cost-of-living in Norwich-New London-Westerly is 2% higher than the Connecticut average, which means Norwich-New London-Westerly 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.
  • Norwich-New London-Westerly average salary is $67,590.
  • Norwich-New London-Westerly cost-of-living adjusted salary is $65,993.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Norwich-New London-Westerly$67,590102.42%$65,993
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 Norwich-New London-Westerly, 50% of Social Workers earn between $48,560 and $87,090 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $98,320, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $37,860, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year35Under $37,860
15%2 – 4 years52$37,860 – $48,560
25%5 – 9 years88$48,560 – $71,540
25%10 – 14 years88$71,540 – $87,090
15%15 – 20 years52$71,540 – $98,320
10%20+ years35Above $98,320
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 $67,590, Norwich-New London-Westerly Social Workers tend to earn less than School Psychologists ($86,160), and Health Care Social Workers ($73,240).

However, Social Workers tend to earn more than Substance Abuse Counselors ($52,240).

TitleAnnual Salary
School Psychologists$86,160
Health Care Social Workers$73,240
Social Workers$67,590
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,240
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Norwich-New London-Westerly Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Norwich-New London-Westerly is 350.

Social Workers earn an average of $67,590 per year or $32.50 per hour in Norwich-New London-Westerly.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Norwich-New London-Westerly Social Workers earn an average of $65,993 per year or $32 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Norwich-New London-Westerly are School Psychologists($86,160), Health Care Social Workers($73,240), Social Workers($67,590).


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