CT · Meriden · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Meriden, CT

The median clinical social worker pay in Connecticut is $39.37 per hour ($81,900 a year), with the typical range running from $35.19 to $46.70. That is 20% above the U.S. median of $32.74 per hour. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Meriden. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Meriden.

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Clinical Social Worker pay in Meriden, CT

Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 2,010 healthcare social workers employed in Connecticut.

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.60$61,57010% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$35.19$73,2007% above U.S. median
Median$39.37$81,90020% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.70$97,14043% above U.S. median
Top 10%$49.91$103,81052% above U.S. median

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Healthcare Social Workers (SOC 21-1022), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,417
  • Per year: $70,866
  • Per month: $5,906

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Connecticut. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Meriden

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$130
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,470
13-week assignment$19,110

Travel clinical social worker assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open Clinical Social Worker roles in Connecticut

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Hospitals in Meriden

CMS lists 1 hospital in Meriden, 1 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Midstate Medical Center
Meriden, CT
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Mental health shortage areas in New Haven County

HRSA lists 4 active mental health shortage designations that include New Haven County (4 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 12 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for social workers and other mental health clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Clinical Social Worker pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
New Britain, CT10 mi$39.37/hr75,871
Bristol, CT13 mi$39.37/hr62,195
Waterbury, CT13 mi$36.22/hr115,908
Hartford, CT17 mi$38.99/hr122,129
New Haven, CT17 mi$39.48/hr137,562
West Haven, CT20 mi$39.37/hr55,379

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Connecticut · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Connecticut

MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Connecticut taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Connecticut state guide

Other healthcare roles in Meriden

Meriden city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do clinical social workers make in Meriden, CT?

Clinical Social Workers in Connecticut have a median pay of $39.37 per hour, about $81,900 a year. The middle half earn between $35.19 and $46.70 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Where do clinical social workers work in Meriden?

CMS lists 1 hospital in Meriden, led by Midstate Medical Center. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Meriden as a clinical social worker?

MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Connecticut requires for your role with the Connecticut licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Meriden in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 4 active mental health shortage designations that include New Haven County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Meriden?

The federal per diem benchmark in Meriden is $130 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,470 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place clinical social workers in Meriden?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • AmedisysMystic, CT · 2 postings$44.50/ hr$38–$55
  • Trinity HealthConnecticut · 4 postings$39.12/ hr$30–$53
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 4 postings$66.11/ hr$57–$75
  • Veterans Health AdministrationLos Angeles, CA · 13 postings$63.41/ hr$32–$77

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published. Request your Connecticut list

2What they are offering now

Low$30Median$40.31High$53

6 Social Worker postings with published pay in Connecticut, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 6 Social Worker roles

  1. Behavioral Health Specialist - LCSW Crisis Social WorkerPermanent
    $30.10–$48.15/ hour
    Trinity Health · Connecticut · posted 6 days ago
  2. Medical Social Worker - Women's HealthPermanent
    $30.10–$48.15/ hour
    Trinity Health · Connecticut · posted 6 days ago

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