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Childcare Workers average salary by city in Indiana
- Muncie$32,590
- Evansville$32,240
- Indianapolis$32,070
- Lafayette$31,330
- Fort Wayne$30,900
- Elkhart$30,800
- South Bend$30,300
- Kokomo$29,970
- Michigan City$29,650
- Bloomington$29,630
- Terre Haute$27,800
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muncie | $32,590 | $30,800 | $29,100 | $26,945 | 88 |
| Evansville | $32,240 | $29,880 | $27,800 | $26,757 | 92 |
| Indianapolis | $32,070 | $30,650 | $29,170 | $26,389 | 96 |
| Lafayette | $31,330 | $30,720 | $28,330 | $26,056 | 93 |
| Fort Wayne | $30,900 | $30,050 | $27,770 | $25,636 | 93 |
| Elkhart | $30,800 | $29,790 | $28,630 | $25,438 | 90 |
| South Bend | $30,300 | $29,840 | $27,610 | $25,134 | 93 |
| Kokomo | $29,970 | $29,930 | $24,180 | $24,827 | 90 |
| Michigan City | $29,650 | $28,970 | $27,330 | $24,729 | 92 |
| Bloomington | $29,630 | $29,510 | $28,060 | $24,516 | 95 |
| Terre Haute | $27,800 | $28,200 | $24,240 | $23,163 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Muncie's local income tax (1.5%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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