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Healthcare Social Worker Salary in Indiana (2026)
$31.05 per hour · take-home ≈ $52,165/year ($4,347/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 26th of 51 states for Healthcare Social Worker pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 3,890 Healthcare Social Worker jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $64,580 a year — though pay ranges from $48,050 for newcomers to $93,510 at the top.
Healthcare Social Worker pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $57,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $64,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $78,880 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,890 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Indiana (occupation code 21-1022, “Healthcare Social Workers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Healthcare Social Worker salary of $64,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $52,165 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $64,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,570 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,940 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,905 |
| Take-home (annual) | $52,165 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,347 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Healthcare Social Worker make in Indiana?
- The median Healthcare Social Worker salary in Indiana is $64,580 per year ($31.05 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $57,270 and $78,880.
- What is the take-home pay for a Healthcare Social Worker in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $64,580, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $52,165 per year ($4,347 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Healthcare Social Worker jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 3,890 Healthcare Social Worker jobs in Indiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Indiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Indiana.