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



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		1,910
Mean wage		$30.66
Entry wage		$19.23
10th percentile wage		$17.15
50th percentile wage		$28.35
90th percentile wage		$46.06

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Ambulatory Health Care Services	480	25.3%
Hospitals	430	22.4%
Social Assistance	400	21.1%
Public Administration	330	17.2%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Educational Services	70	$45.27
Public Administration	330	$41.92
Hospitals	430	$29.32
Management of Companies and Enterprises		$27.32

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	$28.35		$25.99		$2.36
2017	$28.11	+.8%	$25.77	+.8%	$2.34
2016	$27.46	+2.4%	$25.18	+2.4%	$2.29
2015	$27.03	+1.6%	$24.78	+1.6%	$2.25
2014	$26.51	+2.0%	$24.31	+2.0%	$2.21
2013	$26.02	+1.9%	$23.85	+1.9%	$2.17
2012	$25.52	+1.9%	$23.40	+1.9%	$2.12
2011	$25.02	+2.0%	$22.94	+2.0%	$2.08
2010	$24.64	+1.6%	$22.59	+1.6%	$2.05
2009	$24.20	+1.8%	$22.19	+1.8%	$2.01
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$28.35		$22.55		$5.80
2017	$28.11	+.8%	$22.31	+1.1%	$5.80
2016	$27.46	+2.4%	$21.71	+2.8%	$5.75
2015	$27.03	+1.6%	$21.22	+2.3%	$5.82
2014	$26.51	+2.0%	$20.77	+2.1%	$5.74
2013	$26.02	+1.9%	$20.33	+2.2%	$5.69
2012	$25.52	+1.9%	$19.92	+2.1%	$5.60
2011	$25.02	+2.0%	$19.58	+1.7%	$5.45
2010	$24.64	+1.6%	$19.27	+1.6%	$5.37
2009	$24.20	+1.8%	$18.95	+1.7%	$5.26

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

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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