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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$38.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $61,395/year ($5,116/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 7th of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 1,650 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $79,900 a year — though pay ranges from $59,100 for newcomers to $104,900 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $66,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $96,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $104,900 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,650 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $79,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $61,395 — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
| Gross (median) | $79,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,748 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,112 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$3,645 |
| Take-home (annual) | $61,395 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,116 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Connecticut?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Connecticut is $79,900 per year ($38.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $66,290 and $96,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $79,900, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $61,395 per year ($5,116 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.2%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 1,650 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Connecticut in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Connecticut state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Connecticut.