Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Indiana (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Healthcare Social Workers in Indiana, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$64,580
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $67,880
State Rank
#26 of 51
3,890 employed here

How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Indiana?

A Healthcare Social Worker working in Indiana earns a median salary of $64,580 per year, or about $31.05 per hour. That is 5% below the national median of $67,880 for this occupation.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $48,050 while the top 10% make $93,510 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $57,270 and $78,880 a year.

Healthcare Social Worker salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$48,050$23.10
25th percentile (early career)$57,270$27.53
50th percentile (median)$64,580$31.05
75th percentile (experienced)$78,880$37.92
90th percentile (top earners)$93,510$44.96

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories for Healthcare Social Worker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$94,100
2California$89,660
3Hawaii$85,420
4Oregon$84,350
5New Jersey$82,690

Working as a Healthcare Social Worker in Indiana

Nationally, about 188,000 people work as Healthcare Social Workers in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.

Considering a move? Compare Indiana pay ($64,580) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Indiana?
The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Indiana is $64,580 per year, or about $31.05 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $48,050 at the entry level to $93,510 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Healthcare Social Workers about 5% less than the national median of $67,880. Indiana ranks 26th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Healthcare Social Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $64,580 a year. About 3,890 Healthcare Social Workers are employed in Indiana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.