Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare is $28.24 an hour ($58,740 a year). About 750 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($59,300). Indiana ranks 21st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.71 | $36,840 |
| 25% of workers | $23.08 | $48,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.24 | $58,740 |
| 75% of workers | $30.95 | $64,370 |
| 90% of workers | $43.87 | $91,250 |
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $59,160 | 30 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $58,780 | 40 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $58,540 | 300 |
| Fort Wayne | $53,850 | 50 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: -3.1% over ten years, declining · about 5,200 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $104,140 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $98,770 |
| Managers, All Other | $79,900 |
| Construction Managers | $106,390 |
| Food Service Managers | $71,430 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $60,600 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $155,810 |
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