How much does a secondary school teacher make in Indiana?
$61,880a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Indiana. That is $29.75 an hour or $5,157 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.75
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,300Median: $61,880Highest 10%: $95,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,300 | $23.22 | |
| 25th | $51,580 | $24.80 | |
| Median | $61,880 | $29.75 | |
| 75th | $77,430 | $37.23 | |
| 90th | $95,070 | $45.71 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $98,970 |
| Louisville, KY | $74,040 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $66,190 |
| Elkhart, IN | $64,970 |
| Lafayette, IN | $62,590 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $62,570 |
| Michigan City, IN | $61,690 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $61,650 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $61,290 |
| Muncie, IN | $60,890 |
| Kokomo, IN | $60,320 |
| South Bend, IN | $60,280 |
| Evansville, IN | $59,850 |
| Bloomington, IN | $58,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 31. Wyoming | $62,690 |
| 32. South Carolina | $62,580 |
| 33. Alabama | $61,990 |
| 34. Indiana | $61,880 |
| 35. Tennessee | $61,860 |
| 36. Idaho | $61,690 |
| 37. Kentucky | $61,560 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $29.75 ($61,880 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $61,880 against $72,040 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Indiana rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Indiana ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays secondary school teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $98,970 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.