Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is 2,070.
  • Health Care Social Workers in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson earn an average of $58,870 per year or $28.30 per hour.
  • The percentage of Indiana Health Care Social Workers who work in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is 1%.

Rankings for Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson

  • Ranks #3 in Indiana for salary and #1 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #1 in Indiana for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #193 in the nation for salary and #182 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #16 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Indiana

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,870 or $28.30 per hour which is 4% more than the Indiana average salary of $56,460.

AverageIndianapolis-Carmel-AndersonIndiana% Difference
Hourly Wage$28.30$27.144.27%
Annual Salary$58,870$56,4604.27%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,870 or $28.30 per hour which is 5% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageIndianapolis-Carmel-AndersonU.S.%
Hourly Wage$28.30$29.96-5.54%
Annual Salary$58,870$62,310-5.52%
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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson earns an average annual salary of $62,158 which compares to the Indiana average annual salary of $56,460. per year.

Cost-of-living in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is 5% less than the Indiana average, which means Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson 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.
  • Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson average salary is $58,870.
  • Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson cost-of-living adjusted salary is $62,158.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson$58,87094.71%$62,158
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 Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $47,630 and $63,550 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 $79,000, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $38,960, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year207Under $38,960
15%2 – 4 years310$38,960 – $47,630
25%5 – 9 years518$47,630 – $60,910
25%10 – 14 years518$60,910 – $63,550
15%15 – 20 years310$60,910 – $79,000
10%20+ years207Above $79,000
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 $58,870, Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Forensic Psychologists ($86,650), Psychology Teachers ($84,570), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($73,650), and School Psychologists ($69,810).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Social Workers ($48,730), Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,330), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($57,470).

TitleAnnual Salary
Forensic Psychologists$86,650
Psychology Teachers$84,570
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$73,650
School Psychologists$69,810
Health Care Social Workers$58,870
Marriage and Family Therapists$57,470
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,330
Social Workers$48,730
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson is 2,070.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,870 per year or $28.30 per hour in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $62,158 per year or $30 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson are Forensic Psychologists($86,650), Psychology Teachers($84,570), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($73,650).


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