Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Kokomo, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kokomo, IN

Median annual salary $63,000 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.29
10th percentile $48,700
90th percentile $89,330
Employed locally 40
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,700
    25th
    $54,580
    50th (median)
    $63,000
    75th
    $79,340
    90th
    $89,330

    Kokomo economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,496 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 Kokomo, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,590
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$51,740
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,470
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$53,560

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Kokomo, IN is $30.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Kokomo, IN is 7.5% 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 Kokomo?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,700 per year in Kokomo, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,580.