Childcare Worker Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median childcare worker in the Indianapolis area earns $30,650 a year ($14.74 an hour), 12% below the U.S. median ($34,980) and 2% above the Indiana median ($30,180). Half of the 2,760 childcare workers there earn between $29,170 and $35,380.
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24,340 | $23,880 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $29,170 | $28,030 | $29,360 |
| Median | $30,650 | $30,180 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $35,380 | $34,860 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $39,490 | $38,250 | $46,010 |
| Average | $32,070 | $31,330 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 2,760 | 8,280 | 518,910 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 34th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for childcare worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,720).
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- San Jose, CA: $45,720
- San Francisco, CA: $44,540
- Denver, CO: $44,320
- Seattle, WA: $43,710
- Boston, MA: $41,590
- Riverside, CA: $40,210
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,890
- San Diego, CA: $39,800
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.