How much does a middle school teacher make in Indiana?
$60,700a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Indiana. That is $29.18 an hour or $5,058 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.18
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,720Median: $60,700Highest 10%: $79,750
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,720 | $22.94 | |
| 25th | $50,170 | $24.12 | |
| Median | $60,700 | $29.18 | |
| 75th | $74,450 | $35.79 | |
| 90th | $79,750 | $38.34 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $78,000 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $67,180 |
| Elkhart, IN | $63,190 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $61,970 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,610 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $61,430 |
| Kokomo, IN | $60,960 |
| Lafayette, IN | $60,700 |
| Muncie, IN | $59,690 |
| Michigan City, IN | $59,640 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $59,000 |
| Evansville, IN | $58,560 |
| South Bend, IN | $57,080 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 34. Kentucky | $61,120 |
| 35. Idaho | $60,930 |
| 36. South Carolina | $60,810 |
| 37. Indiana | $60,700 |
| 38. Tennessee | $60,690 |
| 39. Kansas | $60,580 |
| 40. Iowa | $60,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $29.18 ($60,700 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $60,700 against $64,370 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Indiana rank for middle school teacher pay?
Indiana ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays middle school teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $78,000 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.