Child, Family, and School Social Workers Salary in Indiana
Child, family, and school social workers in Indiana earned a median of $50,470 a year ($24.27 an hour) and a mean of $53,290 in May 2025. The median is 15.2% below the U.S. median of $59,550, ranking 44th of 54 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $50,470
- Median hourly
- $24.27
- Mean annual
- $53,290
- Jobs on record
- 6,690
Grey needle: U.S. median, $59,550 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Indiana compare on pay for child, family, and school social workers?
Indiana ranks 44th of 54 states and territories. Connecticut is highest at $78,970, $28,500 more than the Indiana median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 42 | $50,820 | -15% | 16,200 |
| Virgin Islands | 43 | $50,810 | -15% | 30 |
| Indiana | 44 | $50,470 | -15% | 6,690 |
| Arizona | 45 | $50,150 | -16% | 7,560 |
| Delaware | 46 | $48,520 | -19% | 910 |
| Missouri | 46 | $48,520 | -19% | 9,620 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 54 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Indiana pay go further after prices?
Prices in Indiana run 6.7% below the U.S. average, so the $50,470 median buys about what $54,078 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $59,550 U.S. median. On this measure Indiana ranks 40th of 51, up from 42nd before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Indiana pay child, family, and school social workers the most?
Elkhart-Goshen, IN is highest at $51,960, 3.0% above the Indiana median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $51,960 | 180 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $50,490 | 390 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $50,470 | 2,010 |
| Muncie, IN | $50,470 | 130 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $50,470 | 360 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $50,230 | 400 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $49,970 | 80 |
| Columbus, IN | $49,150 | 120 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $49,080 | 480 |
| Bloomington, IN | $48,730 | 140 |
| Evansville, IN | $48,730 | 330 |
| Kokomo, IN | $48,730 | 100 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $48,730 | 140 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $48,730 | 450 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $48,730 | 210 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Indiana is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many child, family, and school social workers work in Indiana?
BLS counts 6,690 jobs in Indiana, 1.7% of the 392,550 in the U.S. That is the 20th largest count among the 54 states and territories with a published figure. That is 2.1 of every 1,000 jobs in Indiana, a location quotient of 0.83: the occupation's share of local jobs is 0.83 times its national share, so it is less concentrated here than in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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