Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area is 190.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $49,690 per year or $23.89 per hour.
  • The percentage of Indiana Health Care Social Workers who work in Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #14 in Indiana for salary and #11 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Indiana for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #440 in the nation for salary and #409 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #166 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Indiana

Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $49,690 or $23.89 per hour which is 11% less than the Indiana average salary of $56,460.

AverageCentral Indiana Nonmetropolitan AreaIndiana% Difference
Hourly Wage$23.89$27.14-11.97%
Annual Salary$49,690$56,460-11.99%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $49,690 or $23.89 per hour which is 20% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageCentral Indiana Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$23.89$29.96-20.26%
Annual Salary$49,690$62,310-20.25%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Health Care Social Workers in Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $56,440 which compares to the Indiana average annual salary of $56,460. per year.

Cost-of-living in Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area is 12% less than the Indiana average, which means Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Indiana average.

  • Indiana average salary is $56,460.
  • Indiana cost-of-living adjusted salary is $61,038.
  • Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $49,690.
  • Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,440.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area$49,69088.04%$56,440
Indiana$56,46092.50%$61,038
U.S.$62,310$62,310
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $38,870 and $59,440 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn more than $63,550, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $30,630, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year19Under $30,630
15%2 – 4 years28$30,630 – $38,870
25%5 – 9 years48$38,870 – $47,430
25%10 – 14 years48$47,430 – $59,440
15%15 – 20 years28$47,430 – $63,550
10%20+ years19Above $63,550
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $49,690, Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($88,380).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($41,900), Substance Abuse Counselors ($45,320), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($48,500).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$88,380
Health Care Social Workers$49,690
Marriage and Family Therapists$48,500
Substance Abuse Counselors$45,320
Social Workers$41,900
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area is 190.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $49,690 per year or $23.89 per hour in Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $56,440 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Central Indiana Nonmetropolitan Area are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($88,380), Health Care Social Workers($49,690), Marriage and Family Therapists($48,500).


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