Social Workers, All Other Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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

Median annual salary $84,570 +21.7% vs national
Median hourly $40.66
10th percentile $61,480
90th percentile $101,360
Employed locally 180
National median $69,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,480
    25th
    $77,110
    50th (median)
    $84,570
    75th
    $95,410
    90th
    $101,360

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Workers, All Other salary vs area income 110% Median Social Workers, All Other salary is 10% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Reno, NV $142,290
    Chico, CA $120,100
    Nevada $109,220
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $109,220
    Urban Honolulu, HI $108,780
    Hawaii $108,780

    Nearby metros — Social Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $102,020
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $100,840
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $100,380
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $100,360
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $99,220
    Birmingham, AL $97,180

    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
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,980
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Workers, All Other make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Social Workers, All Other in Indianapolis, IN is $40.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.73 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Social Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Workers, All Other salary in Indianapolis, IN is 21.7% above the national median of $69,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Workers, All Other in Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Social Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $61,480 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,110.