Preschool Teacher Salary in Indiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 · BLS occupation: SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education
Median in Indiana
$36,650
$17.62 an hour
10th percentile
$28,720
90th percentile
$50,920
Jobs (wage & salary)
7,110
The median annual wage for preschool teachers, except special education in Indiana was $36,650 in May 2025, $1,490 (4%) below the national median of $38,140.
The middle half earned between $30,520 (25th percentile) and $44,130 (75th percentile).
Indiana ranks 29 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 | $28,720 | $13.81 |
| 25th | $30,520 | $14.67 |
| 50th (median) | $36,650 | $17.62 |
| 75th | $44,130 | $21.22 |
| 90th | $50,920 | $24.48 |
| Mean (average) | $38,240 | $18.39 |
SOC 25-2011 Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Indiana, BLS OEWS May 2025.