Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Elkhart, IN

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

Median annual salary $66,400 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.92
10th percentile $42,990
90th percentile $97,350
Employed locally 80
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,990
    25th
    $58,660
    50th (median)
    $66,400
    75th
    $81,650
    90th
    $97,350

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 101% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Healthcare Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $141,490
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $132,790
    Vallejo, CA $115,930
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $114,480
    Chico, CA $110,030
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $106,000

    Nearby metros — Healthcare Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $96,840
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $92,790
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $92,730
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $84,640
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $82,220
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $79,010

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,400
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,600
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,080
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,330
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $54,370
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Elkhart, IN is $31.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.70 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Healthcare Social Workers salaries?

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Elkhart, IN is 2.5% below the national median of $68,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Healthcare Social Workers in Elkhart?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $42,990 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,660.