Childcare Worker Salary in Indiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers
Median in Indiana
$30,180
$14.51 an hour
10th percentile
$23,880
90th percentile
$38,250
Jobs (wage & salary)
8,280
The median annual wage for childcare workers in Indiana was $30,180 in May 2025, $4,800 (14%) below the national median of $34,980.
The middle half earned between $28,030 (25th percentile) and $34,860 (75th percentile).
Indiana ranks 31 of the 51 states and DC with a published median for this occupation.
The comparison is not adjusted for living costs.
BLS OEWS May 2025. Annual = hourly × 2,080. OEWS covers wage-and-salary workers only and leaves out the self-employed, workers in private households, overtime pay and most bonuses.
Percentiles
Pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,880 | $11.48 |
| 25th | $28,030 | $13.48 |
| 50th (median) | $30,180 | $14.51 |
| 75th | $34,860 | $16.76 |
| 90th | $38,250 | $18.39 |
| Mean (average) | $31,330 | $15.06 |
SOC 39-9011 Childcare Workers in Indiana, BLS OEWS May 2025.