CT · Milford · Updated October 15, 2026

Clinical Social Worker jobs in Milford, CT

Clinical Social Workers in Connecticut earn a median of $39.37 per hour, about $81,900 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $35.19 and $46.70. That is 20% above the U.S. median of $32.74 per hour. The federal per diem for travel assignments in Milford is $130 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Milford.

Clinical Social Worker pay in Milford, 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 Milford

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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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
West Haven, CT6 mi$39.37/hr55,379
Bridgeport, CT7 mi$43.48/hr151,599
New Haven, CT9 mi$39.48/hr137,562
Norwalk, CT21 mi$39.37/hr93,661
Waterbury, CT23 mi$36.22/hr115,908
Danbury, CT25 mi$43.48/hr88,692

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 Milford

Milford city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do clinical social workers make in Milford, 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).

Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Milford 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 Milford 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 Milford?

The federal per diem benchmark in Milford 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.

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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

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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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