Social Worker Jobs in Connecticut
Across 103 live Social Worker listings in Connecticut, median advertised pay is $99K (75th percentile $120K), based on the 62 that state a salary; Connecticut ranks 23rd of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Gotham Enterprises (11), Yale New Haven Health (11), Thriveworks (8).
103+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of November 11, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 62 roles pay ~$99k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution
62 jobs · 27 employersAnnual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution
62 jobs · 27 employersHigher = better work-life balance
ED Crisis Clinician - LCSW, LMFT, LPC
St. Vincent's Medical CenterBridgeport, CT
Endocrinology- Clinical Social Worker LCSW- 20hr
Connecticut Children'sHartford, CT
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Social Worker Pay in Connecticut: Live Market and State Comparison
Live social worker listings in Connecticut today, then Connecticut against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 103
- Live median
- $99k
- 75th $120k · n=62
- 12-mo median
- $83k
- Pay rank
- #23 of 51
- Work-life
- 4.9/10 · #49
- 12-mo postings
- 285
Social Worker pay in Connecticut sits level with the $82k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $129k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs CT | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (this page) | $83k | — | 4.9/10 | 285 |
| Wyoming#1 | $129k | +$46k | 5.8/10 | 19 |
| Oregon#2 | $108k | +$25k | 5.7/10 | 266 |
| Alaska#3 | $101k | +$18k | 5.3/10 | 60 |
| Mississippi#4 | $101k | +$18k | 4.9/10 | 133 |
| Rhode Islandborders | $90k | +$7k | 6.0/10 | 170 |
| Massachusettsborders | $82k | −$1k | 5.9/10 | 904 |
| New Yorkborders | $80k | −$3k | 5.4/10 | 1935 |
“borders” = shares a border with Connecticut; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Nov 11, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Gotham Enterprises (11), Yale New Haven Health (11), Thriveworks (8)
- Sign-on & loan repayment:
- 8% state a sign-on bonus · 15% offer loan repayment (of 103 live listings on this page)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- Hiaah (gold, 95/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), BetterHelp (gold, 93/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Social Worker jobs in Connecticut.
How much do social workers earn in Connecticut?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of social workers. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid social worker jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current social workers listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social worker jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every social worker role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring social workers in Connecticut right now?
Employers currently hiring for social worker roles include Yale New Haven Health, UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health, Connecticut Children's, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many social worker jobs in Connecticut are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 103 social workers positions in Connecticut listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Social Worker Jobs in Connecticut
Gotham Enterprises11 open roles here · WLB 97/100
Yale New Haven Health11 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Thriveworks8 open roles here · WLB 98/100
Constellation Health Services7 open roles here · WLB 69/100
Mercy Housing & Shelter7 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Griffin Hospital6 open roles here · WLB 68/100Trinity Health4 open roles here · WLB 50/100