Social Workers, All Other pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,480 a year or less, while the top 10% make $101,360 or more. The middle half of other social workers in Indianapolis earn between $77,110 and $95,410.
- $61K10th
- $77K25th
- $85KMedian
- $95K75th
- $101K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $84,100 | $7,008 | $40.43 |
| Median | $84,570 | $7,048 | $40.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $77,110 | $6,426 | $37.07 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $95,410 | $7,951 | $45.87 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Social Workers, All Other pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Other social workers in Indianapolis earn about the same as the Indiana average ($83,890) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($75,910). At the median the gap is +18% against the U.S. median of $71,900.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $84,100 | $84,570 | $61,480 | $101,360 | 180 |
| Indiana | $83,890 | $84,570 | $60,200 | $107,950 | 460 |
| United States | $75,910 | $71,900 | $43,620 | $115,610 | 62,930 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Social Workers, All Other salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $84,100, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $63,823 a year, or $5,319 a month and $2,455 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for other social workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $84,100 buys what about $87,882 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 1st of 2 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Indianapolis$84,100
- Fort Wayne$77,490
Highest-paying cities for other social workers
Reno, NV pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,460).
- Reno, NV$142,460
- Las Vegas, NV$114,210
- Honolulu, HI$113,310
- Worcester, MA$106,140
- Amherst, MA$105,840
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Social Workers, All Other salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do other social workers make an hour in Indianapolis?
$40.43 an hour on average, and $40.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other social workers salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,480 a year and the 25th percentile is $77,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other social workers take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $63,823 a year ($5,319 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $84,100. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do other social workers earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more than the U.S. average for this job ($75,910).
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; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.39, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.39).
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