Clinical Social Worker salary in Indiana
Clinical Social Workers in Indiana earn a median of $32.32 per hour, about $67,220 a year, 1% below the U.S. median of $32.74. The middle half earn between $27.97 and $38.45 per hour. The highest median among Indiana metro areas is in Muncie, IN, at $35.86 per hour. Source: BLS, May 2024.
- $32.32median pay per hour
- $67,220median pay per year
- 4,320employed in Indiana
- #22of 50 states by median pay
Clinical Social Worker pay in Indiana: percentiles
| Level | Indiana per hour | Indiana per year | U.S. per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $22.76 | $47,340 | $21.65 |
| Lower quartile | $27.97 | $58,180 | $26.62 |
| Median | $32.32 | $67,220 | $32.74 |
| Upper quartile | $38.45 | $79,980 | $40.10 |
| Top 10% | $45.86 | $95,390 | $48.50 |
Clinical Social Worker pay by metro area in Indiana
| Metro area | Median / hr | Median / year | Employed | vs Indiana median | After cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie, IN | $35.86 | $74,590 | 60 | 11% above | $40.68 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $35.50 | $73,840 | 50 | 10% above | $38.72 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $35.31 | $73,450 | 440 | 9% above | $38.14 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $34.94 | $72,680 | 120 | 8% above | $37.40 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $32.89 | $68,420 | 1,840 | 2% above | $34.37 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $31.92 | $66,400 | 80 | 1% below | $35.34 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $31.77 | $66,090 | 180 | 2% below | $34.21 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $31.01 | $64,500 | 70 | 4% below | $35.32 |
| Bloomington, IN | $30.98 | $64,440 | 80 | 4% below | $32.58 |
| Kokomo, IN | $30.29 | $63,000 | 40 | 6% below | $33.79 |
| Columbus, IN | $29.17 | $60,670 | 40 | 10% below | $31.36 |
| Evansville, IN | $29.05 | $60,430 | 220 | 10% below | $31.74 |
Metro areas with 30 or more workers in the BLS sample. After cost of living divides the median by the BEA regional price index (U.S. = 100).
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Common questions
How much does a clinical social worker make in Indiana?
The median is $32.32 per hour, about $67,220 a year. The lowest 10% earn under $22.76 and the top 10% earn over $45.86 (BLS, May 2024).
Which Indiana city pays clinical social workers the most?
Among Indiana metro areas, Muncie, IN has the highest median at $35.86 per hour. See the metro table for the rest and for pay after cost of living.
Where does Indiana rank for clinical social worker pay?
Indiana ranks 22nd of 50 states by median clinical social worker pay.
Is this the same as the pay in job postings?
No. BLS figures come from a survey of employers and cover all workers in the occupation. Posted pay is the range an employer lists on one open role. Both are useful: use the survey for the market and the posting for a specific job.
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