Childcare Workers Salary in Indiana
Ranked #36 of 51 · IN
10.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $31,330 ≈ $15/hr
Median annual salary $30,180
Employment 8,280
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $23,880P25 $28,030 Median $30,180P75 $34,860P90 $38,250
About 80% of childcare workerss in Indiana earn between $23,880 and $38,250. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean childcare workers salary in Indiana is $31,330, about 10.6% below the U.S. average ($35,030). That works out to roughly $15/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Indiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie, IN | $30,800 | $32,590 | 340 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $30,720 | $31,330 | 380 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $30,650 | $32,070 | 2,760 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $30,050 | $30,900 | 680 |
| Kokomo, IN | $29,930 | $29,970 | 120 |
| Evansville, IN | $29,880 | $32,240 | 400 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $29,840 | $30,300 | 380 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $29,790 | $30,800 | 130 |