Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (21-1023) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		2,030
Mean wage		$29.43
Entry wage		$17.93
10th percentile wage		$15.46
50th percentile wage		$27.88
90th percentile wage		$44.46

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services	590	28.9%
Hospitals	420	20.5%
Public Administration	350	17.1%
Social Assistance	330	16.5%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	350	40.32
Educational Services	80	39.18
Hospitals	420	28.33
Ambulatory Health Care Services	590	25.44

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (21-1023)

Assess and treat individuals with mental, emotional, or substance abuse problems, including abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and/or other drugs. Activities may include individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy, prevention, and education.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$27.88		$24.79		$3.09
2016	$27.23	+2.4%	$24.21	+2.4%	$3.02
2015	$26.71	+2%	$23.75	+2%	$2.96
2014	$26.21	+1.9%	$23.30	+1.9%	$2.90
2013	$25.71	+1.9%	$22.86	+1.9%	$2.85
2012	$25.21	+2%	$22.41	+2%	$2.79
2011	$24.81	+1.6%	$22.06	+1.6%	$2.75
2010	$24.38	+1.8%	$21.68	+1.8%	$2.70
2009	$24.12	+1.1%	$21.44	+1.1%	$2.67
2008	$23.40	+3.1%	$20.81	+3.1%	$2.59
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$27.88		$22.06		$5.82
2016	$27.23	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	$5.87
2015	$26.71	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	$5.80
2014	$26.21	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	$5.74
2013	$25.71	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	$5.66
2012	$25.21	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	$5.50
2011	$24.81	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	$5.42
2010	$24.38	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	$5.31
2009	$24.12	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	$5.31
2008	$23.40	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	$5.07

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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