Childcare Workers pay in Indiana

In Indiana, the median pay for childcare workers is $14.51 an hour ($30,180 a year). About 8,280 people work in this job there.

$14.51Median hourly pay

$28,030–$34,860Middle half of workers, yearly

8,280People in this job in Indiana

That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($34,980). Indiana ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for childcare workers in Indiana

Earns more than	Hourly	Yearly
10% of workers	$11.48	$23,880
25% of workers	$13.48	$28,030
Half of workers (median)	$14.51	$30,180
75% of workers	$16.76	$34,860
90% of workers	$18.39	$38,250

Childcare Workers pay in Indiana metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Muncie	$30,800	340
Lafayette-West Lafayette	$30,720	380
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood	$30,650	2,760
Fort Wayne	$30,050	680
Kokomo	$29,930	120
Evansville	$29,880	400
South Bend-Mishawaka	$29,840	380
Elkhart-Goshen	$29,790	130
Bloomington	$29,510	170
Michigan City-La Porte	$28,970	70
Terre Haute	$28,200	210

Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for childcare workers

Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
Job outlook: -2% over ten years, declining · about 150,300 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Indiana

Job	Median yearly pay
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$36,650
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School	$61,130
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$58,250
Health Education Specialists	$58,170
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$58,740
Recreation Workers	$30,190
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$34,960
Residential Advisors	$38,850

Other job titles for this job

House ManagerFamily ManagerChildren S AideDaycare TeacherInfant TeacherToddler TeacherNursery SupervisorCare AssistantAfter School CoordinatorAfter School CounselorBaby AttendantBaby Sitter

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.