Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $54,600 -6.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.25
10th percentile $47,530
90th percentile $70,070
Employed locally 150
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,530
    25th
    $48,730
    50th (median)
    $54,600
    75th
    $61,130
    90th
    $70,070

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 83% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $80,280
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $79,840
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $78,950
    Connecticut $78,940
    District of Columbia $78,920

    Nearby metros — Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $82,410
    Lexington Park, MD $77,650
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $75,780
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $72,310
    Washington $72,290
    Springfield, IL $71,990

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,400
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$53,080
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,330
    Healthcare Social Workers$66,400
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$54,370
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$53,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Child, Family, and School Social Workers make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Elkhart, IN is $26.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.43 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Child, Family, and School Social Workers salaries?

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Elkhart, IN is 6.8% below the national median of $58,570. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Elkhart?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,530 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,730.