verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Social Worker Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$50,470/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.27/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
6,690
public U.S. Median
$59,550
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$54,078 #40 of 51

Social Worker pay in Indiana, explained

Social workers in Indiana earn a median of $50,470 per year ($24.27 per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $59,550. Entry-level workers earn around $38,270, while the most experienced social workers reach about $72,140. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $50,470 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $50,470 is worth about $54,078 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #40 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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Social Worker pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,270
$18.40/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$50,470
$24.27/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$72,140
$34.68/hr

Social Worker pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $50,470 $54,078
Illinois $63,220 $63,247 −$12,750
Michigan $59,270 $61,600 −$8,800
Kentucky $59,100 $65,551 −$8,630
Ohio $51,520 $55,533 −$1,050

Social Worker in Indiana: FAQ

How much do social workers make in Indiana?

Social workers in Indiana earn a median of $50,470 per year ($24.27 per hour), compared with $59,550 nationally.

Does Indiana pay social workers well?

At $50,470, Indiana pays 15% below the national median for social workers. An estimated 6,690 work in the state.

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