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Healthcare Social Workers (21-1022) in Hartford Labor Market Area
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Hartford LMA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment620
Mean wage$34.83
Entry wage$25.25
10th percentile wage$24.84
50th percentile wage$32.79
90th percentile wage$47.64
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Hospitals23036.9%
Ambulatory Health Care Services12019.9%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities9014.0%
Social Assistance
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Hospitals230$40.16
Ambulatory Health Care Services120$36.79
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities90$31.59
Social Assistance$24.84
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 caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $32.79 $26.21 $6.58
2022$31.58+3.8%$25.24+3.8%$6.34
2021$30.17+4.7%$24.12+4.7%$6.05
2020$29.38+2.7%$23.49+2.7%$5.90
2019$28.79+2.1%$23.01+2.1%$5.78
2018$28.13+2.3%$22.48+2.3%$5.64
2017$27.53+2.2%$22.01+2.2%$5.52
2016$26.96+2.1%$21.55+2.1%$5.41
2015$26.44+1.9%$21.14+1.9%$5.31
2014$25.91+2.1%$20.71+2.1%$5.20
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $32.79 $26.35 $6.44
2022$31.58+3.8%$25.47+3.4%$6.10
2021$30.17+4.7%$24.10+5.7%$6.07
2020$29.38+2.7%$23.28+3.5%$6.11
2019$28.79+2.1%$22.62+2.9%$6.17
2018$28.13+2.3%$21.96+3.0%$6.17
2017$27.53+2.2%$21.33+2.9%$6.20
2016$26.96+2.1%$20.83+2.4%$6.12
2015$26.44+1.9%$20.30+2.6%$6.14
2014$25.91+2.1%$19.87+2.2%$6.04
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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Danbury $41.16  60  
Bridgeport-Stamford $39.44  590  
New Haven $39.01  360  
Norwich-New London $37.45  90  
Hartford $32.79  620  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $32.79  620  
Bridgeport-Stamford $39.44  590  
New Haven $39.01  360  
Waterbury $32.14  120  
Norwich-New London $37.45  90  
Wages in other areas
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