Childcare Workers pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,620 a year or less, while the top 10% make $35,810 or more. The middle half of childcare workers in Bloomington earn between $28,060 and $30,430.
- $24K10th
- $28K25th
- $30KMedian
- $30K75th
- $36K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $29,630 | $2,469 | $14.25 |
| Median | $29,510 | $2,459 | $14.19 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,060 | $2,338 | $13.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $30,430 | $2,536 | $14.63 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Childcare Workers pay in Bloomington vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Childcare workers in Bloomington earn 5% less than the Indiana average ($31,330) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($35,030). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $34,980.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $29,630 | $29,510 | $23,620 | $35,810 | 170 |
| Indiana | $31,330 | $30,180 | $23,880 | $38,250 | 8,280 |
| United States | $35,030 | $34,980 | $24,260 | $46,010 | 518,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Childcare Workers salary after taxes in Bloomington
On the average salary of $29,630, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $24,516 a year, or $2,043 a month and $943 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Is Bloomington a good place for childcare workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $29,630 buys what about $31,162 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($47,660). A typical home costs $303,238, or 10.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Childcare Workers salary in other Indiana cities
Bloomington ranks 10th of 11 Indiana metro areas for this job; Muncie pays the most ($32,590).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for childcare workers
Sarasota, FL pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($52,680).
- Sarasota, FL$52,680
- San Jose, CA$48,450
- San Francisco, CA$46,100
- Seattle, WA$44,390
- Boulder, CO$44,280
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Childcare Workers salary in Bloomington: questions
How much do childcare workers make an hour in Bloomington?
$14.25 an hour on average, and $14.19 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level childcare workers salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,620 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,060, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the childcare workers take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $24,516 a year ($2,043 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $29,630. Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Do childcare workers earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($35,030).
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; area Bloomington, IN (14020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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