SOC 21-1023 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers — Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Terre Haute, IN is $35,060 per year, substantially below the national median of $60,280 — a gap of 41.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Terre Haute, IN is $35,060 per year, substantially below the national median of $60,280 — a gap of 41.8%. Half of workers earn between $35,060 and $37,390. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,060 and the ninetieth at $47,340.
Within the state, Elkhart records the highest median at $68,060. Of the 278 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 231st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,060 | −41.8% |
| 25th | $35,060 | −41.8% |
| Median (50th) | $35,060 | −41.8% |
| 75th | $37,390 | −38.0% |
| 90th | $47,340 | −21.5% |
| Mean | $39,530 | −34.4% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhart | $68,060 | 40 | |
| 2 | South Bend | $62,010 | 130 | |
| 3 | Bloomington | $58,880 | 30 | |
| 4 | Fort Wayne | $54,610 | 130 | |
| 5 | Indianapolis | $49,590 | 810 | |
| 6 | Lafayette | $48,650 | 80 | |
| 7 | Columbus | $45,390 | 30 | |
| 8 | Evansville | $44,000 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Terre Haute run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $35,060 goes as far as $37,578 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 37.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,578US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,060 a year, 41.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,060 to $47,340 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Elkhart, at $68,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Terre Haute, IN?
The median annual wage is $35,060, or $16.85 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $60,280, so pay in Terre Haute, IN is 41.8% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Terre Haute, IN earns more than $47,340 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,060 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Elkhart, at $68,060 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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