Preschool Teacher Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median preschool teacher in the Indianapolis area earns $37,030 a year, 3% below the U.S. median ($38,140) and 1% above the Indiana median ($36,650). Half of the 3,130 preschool teachers there earn between $32,310 and $45,140.
Median $37,030
10th: $28,99090th: $51,740
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,990 | $28,720 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $32,310 | $30,520 | $34,530 |
| Median | $37,030 | $36,650 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $45,140 | $44,130 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $51,740 | $50,920 | $61,390 |
| Average | $39,280 | $38,240 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 3,130 | 7,110 | 478,780 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 24th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
- Denver, CO: $45,680
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Similar jobs in Indianapolis, IN
- Elementary School Teacher: $60,510
- High School Teacher: $62,570
- Middle School Teacher: $61,430
- Teaching Assistant: $34,550
- Substitute Teacher: $36,360
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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.