Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Indiana

In Indiana, the median pay for social and human service assistants is $21.42 an hour ($44,550 a year). About 11,740 people work in this job there.

$21.42Median hourly pay

$36,470–$48,730Middle half of workers, yearly

11,740People in this job in Indiana

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($45,930). Indiana ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for social and human service assistants in Indiana

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$15.00	$31,200
25% of workers	$17.53	$36,470
Half of workers (median)	$21.42	$44,550
75% of workers	$23.43	$48,730
90% of workers	$28.19	$58,640

Social and Human Service Assistants pay in Indiana metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood	$46,550	3,590
South Bend-Mishawaka	$44,470	670
Fort Wayne	$43,870	1,110
Elkhart-Goshen	$43,720	350
Muncie	$43,270	210
Terre Haute	$43,250	260
Columbus	$43,160	130
Lafayette-West Lafayette	$39,940	460
Michigan City-La Porte	$39,860	90
Evansville	$39,840	560
Bloomington	$39,430	310
Kokomo	$37,690	190

Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for social and human service assistants

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: +7.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 48,900 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Indiana

Job	Median yearly pay
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$53,760
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$50,470
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$59,260
Healthcare Social Workers	$64,580
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$48,300
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$60,170
Rehabilitation Counselors	$44,390
Health Education Specialists	$58,170

Other job titles for this job

Child AdvocateFamily AdvocateYouth AdvocateClient AdvocateDomestic Violence AdvocateShelter AdvocateAddictions Counselor AssistantAdvocateCase AideCase Management AssistantCase Management CoordinatorCase Work Aide

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.