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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$37.81 per hour · take-home ≈ $60,578/year ($5,048/month) for a single filer
Connecticut is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Workers (3rd of 51), with a median about 27% above the national average. Of the 1,540 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $78,640 a year — though pay ranges from $49,260 for newcomers to $108,530 at the top.
Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $62,300 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $78,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $92,430 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $108,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,540 Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 21-1023, “Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary of $78,640 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 $60,578 — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
| Gross (median) | $78,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,471 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,016 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$3,575 |
| Take-home (annual) | $60,578 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,048 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Connecticut paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker make in Connecticut?
- The median Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker salary in Connecticut is $78,640 per year ($37.81 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $62,300 and $92,430.
- What is the take-home pay for a Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $78,640, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $60,578 per year ($5,048 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.0%.
- How many Mental Health & Substance Abuse Social Worker jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 1,540 Mental Health & Substance Abuse 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.