Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Social Workers currently employed in Terre Haute is 240.
  • Social Workers in Terre Haute earn an average of $42,560 per year or $20.46 per hour.
  • The percentage of Indiana Social Workers who work in Terre Haute is 3%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Social Workers who work in Terre Haute is less than 1%.

Rankings for Terre Haute

  • Ranks #12 in Indiana for salary and #15 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #8 in Indiana for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #443 in the nation for salary and #434 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #273 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Indiana

Terre Haute Social Workers earn an average of $42,560 or $20.46 per hour which is 6% less than the Indiana average salary of $45,520.

AverageTerre HauteIndiana% Difference
Hourly Wage$20.46$21.89-6.53%
Annual Salary$42,560$45,520-6.50%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Terre Haute Social Workers earn an average of $42,560 or $20.46 per hour which is 22% less than the U.S. average salary of $54,880.

AverageTerre HauteU.S.%
Hourly Wage$20.46$26.39-22.47%
Annual Salary$42,560$54,880-22.45%
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, Social Workers in Terre Haute earns an average annual salary of $48,524 which compares to the Indiana average annual salary of $45,520. per year.

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

  • Indiana average salary is $45,520.
  • Indiana cost-of-living adjusted salary is $49,211.
  • Terre Haute average salary is $42,560.
  • Terre Haute cost-of-living adjusted salary is $48,524.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Terre Haute$42,56087.71%$48,524
Indiana$45,52092.50%$49,211
U.S.$54,880$54,880
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Terre Haute, 50% of Social Workers earn between $37,270 and $46,000 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Social Workers earn more than $53,020, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Social Workers.

Approximately 10% of Social Workers earn under $34,750, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Social Workers.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year24Under $34,750
15%2 – 4 years36$34,750 – $37,270
25%5 – 9 years60$37,270 – $40,880
25%10 – 14 years60$40,880 – $46,000
15%15 – 20 years36$40,880 – $53,020
10%20+ years24Above $53,020
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 $42,560, Terre Haute Social Workers tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($55,270), and Substance Abuse Counselors ($47,510).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$55,270
Substance Abuse Counselors$47,510
Social Workers$42,560
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Terre Haute Social Workers

The number of Social Workers currently employed in Terre Haute is 240.

Social Workers earn an average of $42,560 per year or $20.46 per hour in Terre Haute.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Terre Haute Social Workers earn an average of $48,524 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Terre Haute are Health Care Social Workers($55,270), Substance Abuse Counselors($47,510), Social Workers($42,560).


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Official Data Sources for Social Workers: Salary Data | Projected Employment | Cost of Living Data