Healthcare Social Workers (21-1022) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		2,120
Mean wage		$32.70
Entry wage		$21.96
10th percentile wage		$20.20
50th percentile wage		$31.79
90th percentile wage		$47.70

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Hospitals	760	36.1%
Ambulatory Health Care Services	420	19.8%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	390	18.6%
Social Assistance	210	10.1%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Hospitals	760	37.32
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities	10	34.31
Public Administration	90	33.46
Ambulatory Health Care Services	420	33.30

Healthcare Social Workers (21-1022)

Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other s


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$31.79		$24.79		$7.00
2016	$31.05	+2.4%	$24.21	+2.4%	$6.84
2015	$30.45	+2%	$23.75	+2%	$6.71
2014	$29.88	+1.9%	$23.30	+1.9%	$6.58
2013	$29.31	+1.9%	$22.86	+1.9%	$6.45
2012	$28.74	+2%	$22.41	+2%	$6.33
2011	$28.29	+1.6%	$22.06	+1.6%	$6.23
2010	$27.80	+1.8%	$21.68	+1.8%	$6.12
2009	$27.50	+1.1%	$21.44	+1.1%	$6.06
2008	$26.68	+3.1%	$20.81	+3.1%	$5.88
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$31.79		$22.06		$9.73
2016	$31.05	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$9.69
2015	$30.45	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$9.54
2014	$29.88	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$9.42
2013	$29.31	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$9.26
2012	$28.74	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$9.04
2011	$28.29	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$8.90
2010	$27.80	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$8.73
2009	$27.50	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$8.69
2008	$26.68	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$8.35

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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