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Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Indiana
Ranked #35 of 51 · IN
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of mental health and substance abuse social workerss in Indiana earn between $36,290 and $77,780. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Indiana is $53,990, about 20.6% below the U.S. average ($68,030). That works out to roughly $26/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Indiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $68,060 | $68,780 | 40 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $62,010 | $63,290 | 130 |
| Bloomington, IN | $58,880 | $62,350 | 30 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $54,610 | $59,760 | 130 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $49,590 | $56,200 | 810 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $48,650 | $50,610 | 80 |
| Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $46,940 | $53,770 | 200 |
| Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $46,500 | $55,410 | 120 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make in Indiana?
The median mental health and substance abuse social workers salary in Indiana is $48,300 per year (mean $53,990), and about 80% earn between $36,290 and $77,780.
How much do mental health and substance abuse social workers make per hour in Indiana?
Roughly $26 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $53,990 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is Indiana a high-paying state for mental health and substance abuse social workers?
Indiana ranks #35 of 51 states for mental health and substance abuse social workers pay. Its mean salary of $53,990 is about 20.6% below the U.S. average of $68,030.
Which metro areas in Indiana pay mental health and substance abuse social workers the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in Indiana for mental health and substance abuse social workers are Elkhart-Goshen, IN ($68,060), South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI ($62,010), Bloomington, IN ($58,880), by median annual wage.
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