Healthcare Social Workers Salary in Muncie, IN

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

Median annual salary $74,590 +9.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.86
10th percentile $49,200
90th percentile $88,830
Employed locally 60
National median $68,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,200
    25th
    $58,700
    50th (median)
    $74,590
    75th
    $76,970
    90th
    $88,830

    Muncie economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,932 2023 • Census ACS
    Healthcare Social Workers salary vs area income 131% Median Healthcare Social Workers salary is 31% 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 Muncie, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$46,230
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,020
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$52,600
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$48,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Healthcare Social Workers in Muncie, IN is $35.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Healthcare Social Workers salary in Muncie, IN is 9.5% 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 Muncie?

    Entry-level Healthcare Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $49,200 per year in Muncie, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,700.