Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Indiana

In Indiana, the median pay for preschool teachers, except special education is $17.62 an hour ($36,650 a year). About 7,110 people work in this job there.

$17.62Median hourly pay
$30,520–$44,130Middle half of workers, yearly
7,110People in this job in Indiana

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($38,140). Indiana ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for preschool teachers, except special education in Indiana

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.81$28,720
25% of workers$14.67$30,520
Half of workers (median)$17.62$36,650
75% of workers$21.22$44,130
90% of workers$24.48$50,920

Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education pay in Indiana metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Kokomo$39,40050
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood$37,0303,130
Michigan City-La Porte$36,84050
Columbus$36,640120
Elkhart-Goshen$36,570130
Fort Wayne$35,610370
Lafayette-West Lafayette$35,490240
Bloomington$35,400160
Evansville$35,280240
South Bend-Mishawaka$35,210380
Terre Haute$33,980170
Muncie$30,700190

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

Education, experience and outlook for preschool teachers, except special education

  • Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +4.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 66,700 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Indiana

JobMedian yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,700
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,700
Childcare Workers$30,180
Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,130
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58,250
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,880
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$58,760
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$56,390

Other job titles for this job

Child Development TeacherChild Care Assistant TeacherChildcare TeacherChildhood Development TeacherCare TeacherEarly Childhood EducatorEarly Childhood TeacherGroup TeacherHome-based Preschool TeacherMontessori ParaprofessionalMontessori Preschool TeacherNursery School Teacher

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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.