Child, Family, and School Social Workers salary in Indiana

Median: $50,470 / year · $24.27 / hr · 2025

15% below the U.S. average

Mean: $53,290; $25.62 / hr
Median hourly: $24.27 / hr
10th–90th percentile: $38,270 – $72,140
U.S. median: $59,550

Wage distribution (annual)

10th percentile$38,270
Median$50,470
Mean$53,290
90th percentile$72,140

U.S. median $59,550

Take-home estimate

$41,028

On a $50,470 OEWS median, single filer (2024). Not tax advice.

Federal income tax$4,072 (8.1%)
State income tax$1,509 (3.0%)
Social Security$3,129 (6.2%)
Medicare$732 (1.5%)
Net take-home$41,028 (81.3%)
Share of $50,470 gross (single filer). Not tax advice.

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Living-cost context

$54,077

U.S.-average purchasing power of this median. Indiana RPP is 93.3 (7% below the U.S. average).

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ZIP codes in Indiana

47906West Lafayette city 46307Crown Point city 46143Greenwood city 46227Indianapolis city (balance)46032Carmel city 47150New Albany city 47130Jeffersonville city 47201Columbus city 46060Noblesville city 46037Fishers city 46074Westfield city 46226Indianapolis city (balance)

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Highest-paying states for Child, Family, and School Social Workers

Indiana ranks #42 of 51 states and DC with a published OEWS median ($50,470).

Child, Family, and School Social Workers median salary by state
Rank	State	Median
#1 Highest	Connecticut	$78,970
#2	Maryland	$76,390
#3	New Jersey	$76,280
#4	Massachusetts	$75,570
#5	Washington	$74,480
#6	District of Columbia	$73,550
#7	New Hampshire	$71,010
#8	Rhode Island	$69,870
#9	Hawaii	$68,270
#10	Minnesota	$67,450
#11	Vermont	$67,340
#12	California	$65,200
#13	New York	$65,100
#14	North Dakota	$64,560
#15	Oregon	$64,130
#16	Colorado	$63,720
#17	Maine	$63,290
#18	Illinois	$63,220
#19	Alaska	$62,630
#20	Virginia	$61,330
#21	Nevada	$61,080
#22	Idaho	$59,840
#23	North Carolina	$59,610
#24	Wisconsin	$59,280
#25	Michigan	$59,270
#26	Kentucky	$59,100
#27	Louisiana	$56,800
#28	Montana	$56,780
#29	Florida	$56,550
#30	Wyoming	$56,420
#31	Tennessee	$56,310
#32	New Mexico	$56,160
#33	Texas	$55,680
#34	Kansas	$54,300
#35	Iowa	$52,250
#36	West Virginia	$52,220
#37	Utah	$52,000
#38	South Carolina	$51,800
#39	Ohio	$51,520
#40	South Dakota	$51,100
#41	Pennsylvania	$50,820
#42	Indiana	$50,470
#43	Arizona	$50,150
#44	Delaware	$48,520
#45	Missouri	$48,520
#46	Nebraska	$47,770
#47	Georgia	$47,510
#48	Alabama	$46,660
#49	Mississippi	$46,530
#50	Oklahoma	$43,950
#51 Lowest	Arkansas	$43,330

Frequently asked questions

What is the median child, family, and school social workers salary in Indiana?

The OEWS median is $50,470 per year ($24.27 / hr) (2025), 15% below the U.S. average.

How much does a child, family, and school social workers make per hour in Indiana?

The OEWS hourly median is $24.27 / hr.

Is this take-home pay?

No. OEWS is pre-tax. A single-filer estimate on this median is about $41,028 after federal, state, and FICA. Use the take-home calculator to change the gross.

How does child, family, and school social workers pay compare nationally?

The Indiana median is 15% below the U.S. average versus the U.S. OEWS median of $59,550.

Which states pay child, family, and school social workerss the most?

Connecticut has the highest published OEWS median at $78,970. Indiana ranks #42 of 51.

What is that salary worth after Indiana living costs?

BEA all-items RPP is 93.3 (U.S. = 100), 7% below the U.S. average. $50,470 in Indiana has about the same purchasing power as $54,077 at U.S. average prices.