How much does a child make in Indiana?
$50,470a year
Median yearly pay for childs in Indiana. That is $24.26 an hour or $4,206 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.26
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,270Median: $50,470Highest 10%: $72,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,270 | $18.40 | |
| 25th | $46,780 | $22.49 | |
| Median | $50,470 | $24.26 | |
| 75th | $59,610 | $28.66 | |
| 90th | $72,140 | $34.68 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $64,790 |
| Louisville, KY | $59,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,080 |
| Elkhart, IN | $51,960 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $50,490 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $50,470 |
| Muncie, IN | $50,470 |
| South Bend, IN | $50,470 |
| Michigan City, IN | $49,970 |
| Columbus, IN | $49,150 |
| Bloomington, IN | $48,730 |
| Evansville, IN | $48,730 |
| Kokomo, IN | $48,730 |
| Lafayette, IN | $48,730 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $48,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $24.26 ($50,470 a year).
Do childs make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $50,470 against $59,550 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Indiana rank for child pay?
Indiana ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays childs the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $64,790 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.