Childcare Workers Salary in Indiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Indiana
Childcare Workers in Indiana earn a median salary of $28,743 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.3% vs the national median of $32,050. An estimated 7,130 childcare workers are employed across Indiana, with salaries ranging from $27,490 to $29,620 depending on location.
$28,743
Avg median salary in Indiana
$29,620
Highest paying metro
$27,490
Lowest paying metro
7,130
Employed in Indiana
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Childcare Workers salaries by city in Indiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | $29,620 | $27,560 | $32,560 | 3,110 |
| Muncie, IN | $29,490 | $28,240 | $36,180 | 300 |
| Elkhart, IN | $29,290 | $25,040 | $29,850 | 120 |
| South Bend, IN-MI | $29,140 | $26,570 | $31,530 | 360 |
| Southern Indiana | $29,040 | $26,030 | $30,480 | 370 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $28,950 | $26,000 | $31,240 | 590 |
| Northern Indiana | $28,790 | $22,060 | $30,830 | 530 |
| Evansville, IN | $28,730 | $23,890 | $31,890 | 500 |
| Lafayette, IN | $28,720 | $26,840 | $30,630 | 400 |
| Central Indiana | $28,530 | $25,950 | $30,970 | 250 |
| Kokomo, IN | $28,390 | $22,840 | $31,160 | 110 |
| Bloomington, IN | $28,310 | $22,560 | $29,570 | 230 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $27,910 | $21,840 | $28,410 | 190 |
| Michigan City, IN | $27,490 | $21,770 | $29,400 | 70 |