Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in South Bend-Mishawaka is 260.
  • Health Care Social Workers in South Bend-Mishawaka earn an average of $53,700 per year or $25.82 per hour.
  • The percentage of Indiana Health Care Social Workers who work in South Bend-Mishawaka is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Health Care Social Workers who work in South Bend-Mishawaka is less than 1%.

Rankings for South Bend-Mishawaka

  • Ranks #8 in Indiana for salary and #5 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #3 in Indiana for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #344 in the nation for salary and #288 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #105 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Indiana

South Bend-Mishawaka Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,700 or $25.82 per hour which is 4% less than the Indiana average salary of $56,460.

AverageSouth Bend-MishawakaIndiana% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.82$27.14-4.86%
Annual Salary$53,700$56,460-4.89%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

South Bend-Mishawaka Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,700 or $25.82 per hour which is 13% less than the U.S. average salary of $62,310.

AverageSouth Bend-MishawakaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.82$29.96-13.82%
Annual Salary$53,700$62,310-13.82%
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 South Bend-Mishawaka earns an average annual salary of $58,541 which compares to the Indiana average annual salary of $56,460. per year.

Cost-of-living in South Bend-Mishawaka is 8% less than the Indiana average, which means South Bend-Mishawaka 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.
  • South Bend-Mishawaka average salary is $53,700.
  • South Bend-Mishawaka cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,541.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
South Bend-Mishawaka$53,70091.73%$58,541
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 South Bend-Mishawaka, 50% of Health Care Social Workers earn between $47,040 and $62,680 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 $63,580, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Health Care Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Health Care Social Workers earn under $38,550, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Health Care Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year26Under $38,550
15%2 – 4 years39$38,550 – $47,040
25%5 – 9 years65$47,040 – $49,730
25%10 – 14 years65$49,730 – $62,680
15%15 – 20 years39$49,730 – $63,580
10%20+ years26Above $63,580
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 $53,700, South Bend-Mishawaka Health Care Social Workers tend to earn less than Psychology Teachers ($76,440), and Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($75,490).

However, Health Care Social Workers tend to earn more than Marriage and Family Therapists ($47,020), Social Workers ($48,820), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($49,650).

TitleAnnual Salary
Psychology Teachers$76,440
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$75,490
Health Care Social Workers$53,700
Substance Abuse Counselors$49,650
Social Workers$48,820
Marriage and Family Therapists$47,020
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for South Bend-Mishawaka Health Care Social Workers

The number of Health Care Social Workers currently employed in South Bend-Mishawaka is 260.

Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $53,700 per year or $25.82 per hour in South Bend-Mishawaka.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in South Bend-Mishawaka Health Care Social Workers earn an average of $58,541 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in South Bend-Mishawaka are Psychology Teachers($76,440), Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($75,490), Health Care Social Workers($53,700).


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