Social Worker Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median social worker in the Indianapolis area earns $50,470 a year ($24.26 an hour), 15% below the U.S. median ($59,550) and about the same as the Indiana median ($50,470). Half of the 2,010 social workers there earn between $47,220 and $60,390.
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,290 | $38,270 | $42,280 |
| 25th percentile | $47,220 | $46,780 | $48,270 |
| Median | $50,470 | $50,470 | $59,550 |
| 75th percentile | $60,390 | $59,610 | $76,070 |
| 90th percentile | $75,020 | $72,140 | $95,530 |
| Average | $54,590 | $53,290 | $64,000 |
| Jobs | 2,010 | 6,690 | 392,550 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 44th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for social worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($87,600).
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- San Jose, CA: $87,600
- Hartford, CT: $79,920
- Boston, MA: $77,420
- Washington, DC: $75,550
- Seattle, WA: $75,280
- Baltimore, MD: $74,960
- San Francisco, CA: $72,020
- Los Angeles, CA: $71,250
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.