How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Indiana?
$58,250a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in Indiana. That is $28.00 an hour or $4,854 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.00
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,260Median: $58,250Highest 10%: $76,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| 25th | $49,030 | $23.57 | |
| Median | $58,250 | $28.00 | |
| 75th | $61,860 | $29.74 | |
| 90th | $76,200 | $36.63 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $70,250 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,150 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,630 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $59,310 |
| Michigan City, IN | $58,990 |
| Evansville, IN | $58,600 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $56,360 |
| Lafayette, IN | $55,630 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $55,440 |
| South Bend, IN | $49,500 |
| Elkhart, IN | $49,240 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for kindergarten teachers.
| 32. Wisconsin | $59,350 |
| 33. West Virginia | $58,790 |
| 34. Iowa | $58,420 |
| 35. Indiana | $58,250 |
| 36. Florida | $58,100 |
| 37. Tennessee | $58,070 |
| 38. Kansas | $56,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $28.00 ($58,250 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $58,250 against $62,680 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Indiana rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
Indiana ranks 35 of 50 states.
Which city in Indiana pays kindergarten teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $70,250 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.