How much does a political science teacher make in Indiana?
$83,770a year
Median yearly pay for political science teachers in Indiana. That is $40.27 an hour or $6,981 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.27
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,290Median: $83,770Highest 10%: $165,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,290 | $25.14 | |
| 25th | $66,510 | $31.98 | |
| Median | $83,770 | $40.27 | |
| 75th | $106,100 | $51.02 | |
| 90th | $165,500 | $79.59 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $100,700 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $82,850 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $80,360 |
| South Bend, IN | $65,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for political science teachers.
| 23. Texas | $86,950 |
| 24. Nebraska | $86,380 |
| 25. Wyoming | $84,750 |
| 26. Indiana | $83,770 |
| 27. Oregon | $83,580 |
| 28. Wisconsin | $83,190 |
| 29. Tennessee | $81,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a political science teacher make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $40.27 ($83,770 a year).
Do political science teachers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $83,770 against $98,070 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Indiana rank for political science teacher pay?
Indiana ranks 26 of 45 states.
Which city in Indiana pays political science teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $100,700 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.