Social Worker Jobs in Connecticut
Social Worker Jobs in Connecticut with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
109+ positions available
109+ Social Worker Jobs in Connecticut Available Now
These 50 roles pay ~$99k median with 6.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Salary Distribution50 jobs · 23 employers
Annual compensation range
Work-Life Balance Distribution50 jobs · 23 employers
Higher = better work-life balance
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Silver Hill HospitalNew Canaan, CT
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How Connecticut Compares for Social Worker Pay
Connecticut against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own social worker postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Social Worker roles in Connecticut advertise $5k above the $83k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Arkansas leads at $110k.
| State | Median pay | vs CT | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (this page) | $88k | — | 5.1/10 | 263 |
| Arkansas#1 | $110k | +$22k | 5.8/10 | 120 |
| Oregon#2 | $104k | +$16k | 6.0/10 | 244 |
| Montana#3 | $101k | +$13k | 5.7/10 | 41 |
| Idaho#4 | $99k | +$11k | 6.0/10 | 41 |
| Rhode Islandborders | $88k | −$0k | 6.6/10 | 141 |
| Massachusettsborders | $83k | −$5k | 6.2/10 | 730 |
| New Yorkborders | $78k | −$10k | 5.5/10 | 1701 |
“borders” = shares a border with Connecticut; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Social Worker Jobs in Connecticut: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Connecticut offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking social worker jobs in connecticut. With 109+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Social Worker Jobs in Connecticut on this page have an average score of 3.1/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for social worker jobs in connecticut include Yale New Haven Health, CVS Health, Silver Hill Hospital, Connecticut Children's, and more. Positions span social worker jobs connecticut. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for social worker jobs in connecticut, Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Hiaah (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $106K, trending up 4.8% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 23,311+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
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 workers jobs available?
Some social workers roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which social workers 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, CVS Health, Silver Hill Hospital, 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 109 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
Yale New Haven Health15 open roles here · WLB 63/100
Gotham Enterprises8 open roles here · WLB 96/100
Constellation Health Services7 open roles here · WLB 68/100
Mercy Housing & Shelter7 open roles here · WLB 75/100Thriveworks7 open roles here · WLB 98/100
Trinity Health6 open roles here · WLB 59/100
Griffin Hospital5 open roles here · WLB 68/100
Connecticut Children's3 open roles here · WLB 59/100