Social Workers, All Other Salary in Indiana

Other social workers in Indiana earn the most in Indianapolis (average $84,100 a year) and the least in Fort Wayne ($77,490), across the 2 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other social workers average at $83,890 and the median at $84,570 for 460 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $75,910.

Social Workers, All Other average salary by city in Indiana

Indianapolis$84,100
Fort Wayne$77,490

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Indianapolis	$84,100	$84,570	$77,110	$63,823	96
Fort Wayne	$77,490	$74,510	$62,210	$59,833	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Social Workers, All Other salary in other states

Social Workers, All Other salary by city and state

More about pay in Indiana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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