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How much does a childcare worker make in South Bend?

$29,840a year

Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. That is $14.35 an hour or $2,487 a month.

Hourly
$14.35
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
226 of 385
Jobs in the area
380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,390Median: $29,840Highest 10%: $36,650
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$24,390$11.73
25th$27,610$13.27
Median$29,840$14.35
75th$30,750$14.78
90th$36,650$17.62

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for childcare workers.

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
Elkhart, IN$29,790
Bloomington, IN$29,510
Michigan City, IN$28,970
Terre Haute, IN$28,200
Childcare Worker salary in Indiana Childcare Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in South Bend

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$53,640
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$50,030
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$38,890
Residential Advisor$38,850
Skincare Specialist$37,590
Funeral Attendant$33,090
Hairdresser$30,770
Animal Caretaker$30,390
Recreation Worker$30,190
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$26,330
Salaries for every job in South Bend, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a childcare worker make an hour in South Bend?

The median hourly pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area is $14.35 ($29,840 a year).

Do childcare workers make more in South Bend than the national average?

No: $29,840 against $34,980 nationally, 15% less.

How does South Bend compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $30,180, so South Bend pays 1% less.

Where does South Bend rank for childcare worker pay?

226 of 385 metro areas with data.

How much does a childcare worker make starting out in South Bend?

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,650 or more.

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.