Childcare Workers Salary in Indiana
Childcare Workers in Indiana earn a median of $30,180 a year, −14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $30,180
- vs. U.S. median
- −14% ($34,980)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,280
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,880; the top 10% earn over $38,250. Nationally the range is $24,260 to $46,010.
States ranked near Indiana
Similar jobs in Indiana
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36,650 median in Indiana
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$48,680 median in Indiana
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58,250 median in Indiana
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$56,390 median in Indiana
- Residential Advisors$38,850 median in Indiana
- Nannies$30,180 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
Childcare Workers pay in Indiana
How much do childcare workers make in Indiana?
The median is $30,180 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,880 and the top 10% earn over $38,250. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for childcare workers?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 51 (−14% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.