Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Indiana

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Indiana

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Indiana earn a median salary of $53,114 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.6% vs the national median of $60,060. An estimated 1,710 mental health and substance abuse social workers are employed across Indiana, with salaries ranging from $45,390 to $60,890 depending on location.

$53,114 Avg median salary in Indiana
$60,890 Highest paying metro
$45,390 Lowest paying metro
1,710 Employed in Indiana

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      Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries by city in Indiana

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Indianapolis, IN $60,890 $47,250 $77,900 710
      Central Indiana $59,770 $45,790 $77,610 130
      Fort Wayne, IN $58,300 $48,160 $76,020 110
      Northern Indiana $55,860 $45,780 $73,010 150
      Bloomington, IN $54,410 $46,830 $69,900 40
      Elkhart, IN $54,370 $44,160 $66,600 60
      South Bend, IN-MI $53,310 $47,320 $65,400 150
      Evansville, IN $52,370 $44,000 $62,760 50
      Lafayette, IN $49,960 $45,850 $54,930 60
      Terre Haute, IN $46,950 $44,320 $59,510 50
      Southern Indiana $45,790 $45,790 $53,780 170
      Columbus, IN $45,390 $43,760 $46,250 30

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