PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Behavioral Health Specialist - LCSW Crisis Social Worker
Trinity Health · Connecticut
$30.10–$48.15/ hour
New this week
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Waterbury, CT
Pay for clinical social workers in the Waterbury area centers on $36.22 per hour, or about $75,330 a year. The lower quarter earns under $29.69 and the upper quarter over $40.10. That ranks 63rd of 370 U.S. metro areas for clinical social worker pay, and 69th of 333 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Waterbury. The free report below lists employers near Waterbury and what they pay.
- $36.22median pay per hour, Waterbury
- $30–$40typical range per hour
- 250clinical social workers employed in the metro area
- 100cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Clinical Social Worker pay in Waterbury, CT
The metro median is 8% below the Connecticut statewide median of $39.37 per hour. Nationally the median is $32.74 per hour. BLS counts about 250 healthcare social workers employed in the Waterbury-Shelton metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.31).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $25.67 | $53,390 | 22% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $29.69 | $61,760 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $36.22 | $75,330 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $40.10 | $83,410 | 22% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $44.86 | $93,310 | 37% above U.S. median |
How Waterbury ranks
- 63rd of 370 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 69th of 333 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 4 Connecticut metro areas
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.
What your pay buys in Waterbury
- Overall prices in Waterbury-Shelton run in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.1).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $36.22 median hour buys what $36.30 buys at the national price level, 11% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
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Estimated weekly gross$1,304
- Per year: $65,196
- Per month: $5,433
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Waterbury-Shelton metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Waterbury
| Item | Federal 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
Nearest open roles with published pay. Your free report adds roles in Waterbury as they open.
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Medical Social Worker - Women's Health
Trinity Health · Connecticut
$30.10–$48.15/ hour
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Discharge Planner - Social Worker
Trinity Health · Connecticut
$30.10–$52.95/ hour
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Behavioral Health Specialist - LCSW Crisis Social Worker
Trinity Health · Connecticut
$30.10–$48.15/ hour
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Social Worker Hospice PRN
Amedisys · Mystic, CT
$38.00–$45.00/ hour
Per diemPosted 30 days ago
Medical Social Worker
Amedisys · Shelton, CT
$40.00–$55.00/ hour
Hospitals in Waterbury
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Waterbury, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's Hospital Waterbury, CT | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Waterbury Hospital Waterbury, CT | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol, CT | 10 mi | $39.37/hr | 62,195 |
| Meriden, CT | 13 mi | $39.37/hr | 60,849 |
| New Britain, CT | 15 mi | $39.37/hr | 75,871 |
| New Haven, CT | 18 mi | $39.48/hr | 137,562 |
| West Haven, CT | 20 mi | $39.37/hr | 55,379 |
| Milford, CT | 23 mi | $39.37/hr | 51,004 |
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.
Other healthcare roles in Waterbury
Waterbury city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do clinical social workers make in Waterbury, CT?
Clinical Social Workers in the Waterbury-Shelton metro area have a median pay of $36.22 per hour, about $75,330 a year. The middle half earn between $29.69 and $40.10 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Waterbury a good place for clinical social workers once cost of living is counted?
Waterbury-Shelton ranks 69th of 333 metro areas for clinical social worker pay after adjusting for local prices, and 63rd of 370 before adjusting. Overall prices run in line with the U.S. average.
Where do clinical social workers work in Waterbury?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Waterbury, led by Saint Mary's Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Connecticut license to work in Waterbury 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 Waterbury 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 Waterbury?
The federal per diem benchmark in Waterbury 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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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.
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- Behavioral Health Specialist - LCSW Crisis Social WorkerPermanent$30.10–$48.15/ hour
- Medical Social Worker - Women's HealthPermanent$30.10–$48.15/ hour
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