Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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

Median annual salary $68,420 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $32.89
10th percentile $49,070
90th percentile $97,230
Employed locally 1,840
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,070
    25th
    $59,410
    50th (median)
    $68,420
    75th
    $80,560
    90th
    $97,230

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 89% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 11% below 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 Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,990
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,690
    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 Healthcare Social Workers make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Indianapolis, IN is $32.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 0.5% above 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,070 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,410.