How much does a preschool teacher make in Indiana?
$36,650a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in Indiana. That is $17.62 an hour or $3,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.62
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,720Median: $36,650Highest 10%: $50,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,720 | $13.81 | |
| 25th | $30,520 | $14.67 | |
| Median | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| 75th | $44,130 | $21.22 | |
| 90th | $50,920 | $24.48 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $43,050 |
| Kokomo, IN | $39,400 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $37,030 |
| Michigan City, IN | $36,840 |
| Columbus, IN | $36,640 |
| Elkhart, IN | $36,570 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $35,610 |
| Lafayette, IN | $35,490 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $35,430 |
| Bloomington, IN | $35,400 |
| Evansville, IN | $35,280 |
| South Bend, IN | $35,210 |
| Louisville, KY | $34,360 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $33,980 |
| Muncie, IN | $30,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for preschool teachers.
| 26. Virginia | $37,140 |
| 27. Michigan | $37,110 |
| 28. Rhode Island | $36,830 |
| 29. Indiana | $36,650 |
| 30. Montana | $36,540 |
| 31. Delaware | $36,360 |
| 32. Arizona | $36,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $17.62 ($36,650 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $36,650 against $38,140 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Indiana rank for preschool teacher pay?
Indiana ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays preschool teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $43,050 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.