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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $51,690 -11.7% vs national
Median hourly $24.85
10th percentile $44,180
90th percentile $75,690
Employed locally 1,980
National median $58,570

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,180
    25th
    $48,730
    50th (median)
    $51,690
    75th
    $62,540
    90th
    $75,690

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary is 33% 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 Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,990
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,640
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,980
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,890
    Health Education Specialists $60,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Indianapolis, IN is $24.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 11.7% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Child, Family, and School Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $44,180 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,730.