How much does a childcare worker make in Indiana?
$30,180a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in Indiana. That is $14.51 an hour or $2,515 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.51
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,880Median: $30,180Highest 10%: $38,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,880 | $11.48 | |
| 25th | $28,030 | $13.48 | |
| Median | $30,180 | $14.51 | |
| 75th | $34,860 | $16.76 | |
| 90th | $38,250 | $18.39 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $36,610 |
| Muncie, IN | $30,800 |
| Lafayette, IN | $30,720 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $30,650 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,150 |
| Louisville, KY | $30,150 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $30,050 |
| Kokomo, IN | $29,930 |
| Evansville, IN | $29,880 |
| South Bend, IN | $29,840 |
| Elkhart, IN | $29,790 |
| Bloomington, IN | $29,510 |
| Michigan City, IN | $28,970 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $28,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childcare workers.
| 28. Missouri | $30,790 |
| 29. Nebraska | $30,740 |
| 30. North Dakota | $30,290 |
| 31. Indiana | $30,180 |
| 32. Idaho | $30,160 |
| 33. Pennsylvania | $30,140 |
| 34. Nevada | $29,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $14.51 ($30,180 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $30,180 against $34,980 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Indiana rank for childcare worker pay?
Indiana ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays childcare workers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $36,610 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.