SOC 25-2011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education — Bloomington
Bloomington, IN · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Bloomington, IN is $35,400 per year, close to the national median of $38,140 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Bloomington, IN is $35,400 per year, close to the national median of $38,140 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $29,710 and $39,120. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,170 and the ninetieth at $46,880.
Employment stands at 160, or 2.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Kokomo records the highest median at $39,400. Of the 275 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 244th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,170 | −23.5% |
| 25th | $29,710 | −22.1% |
| Median (50th) | $35,400 | −7.2% |
| 75th | $39,120 | +2.6% |
| 90th | $46,880 | +22.9% |
| Mean | $36,460 | −4.4% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kokomo | $39,400 | 50 | |
| 2 | Indianapolis | $37,030 | 3,130 | |
| 3 | Michigan City | $36,840 | 50 | |
| 4 | Columbus | $36,640 | 120 | |
| 5 | Elkhart | $36,570 | 130 | |
| 6 | Fort Wayne | $35,610 | 370 | |
| 7 | Lafayette | $35,490 | 240 | |
| 8 | Evansville | $35,280 | 240 | |
| 9 | South Bend | $35,210 | 380 | |
| 10 | Terre Haute | $33,980 | 170 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bloomington run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $35,400 goes as far as $37,942 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,400as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,942US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,400 a year, 7.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,170 to $46,880 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Kokomo, at $39,400.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Bloomington, IN?
The median annual wage is $35,400, or $17.02 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,140, so pay in Bloomington, IN is 7.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bloomington, IN earns more than $46,880 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,170 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Kokomo, at $39,400 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Bloomington, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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