Child, Family, and School Social Workers pay in Indiana
Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Indiana earn an average of $53,290 a year. That is $10,710 (17%) less than the U.S. average of $64,000. The best-paying metro area is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $72,040.
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Indiana vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $64,000 | $30.77 |
| Indiana | $53,290 | $25.62 |
| Illinois | $70,670 | $33.98 |
| Michigan | $61,060 | $29.35 |
| Kentucky | $59,270 | $28.49 |
| Ohio | $55,750 | $26.80 |
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Questions and answers
How much do child, family, and school social workers make in Indiana?
The average is $53,290 a year, and the median is $50,470. That is $10,710 (17%) less than the U.S. average of $64,000.
What is the hourly wage in Indiana?
$25.62 an hour on average; the median is $24.27.
Where in Indiana do they earn the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($72,040), followed by Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN ($60,380). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Terre Haute, IN ($50,230).
How does Indiana rank?
Indiana ranks #43 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.