How much does a special education teacher make in Indiana?
$58,760a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Indiana. That is $28.25 an hour or $4,897 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.25
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,730Median: $58,760Highest 10%: $78,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| 25th | $49,290 | $23.70 | |
| Median | $58,760 | $28.25 | |
| 75th | $65,640 | $31.56 | |
| 90th | $78,490 | $37.74 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $79,690 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,430 |
| Elkhart, IN | $63,430 |
| Louisville, KY | $62,340 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $60,220 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $59,000 |
| Michigan City, IN | $58,960 |
| Bloomington, IN | $57,230 |
| Muncie, IN | $56,900 |
| South Bend, IN | $56,040 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $51,320 |
| Evansville, IN | $51,120 |
| Lafayette, IN | $49,050 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 38. Kansas | $59,970 |
| 39. Florida | $58,850 |
| 40. Louisiana | $58,800 |
| 41. Indiana | $58,760 |
| 42. North Carolina | $58,260 |
| 43. North Dakota | $57,950 |
| 44. Montana | $57,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $28.25 ($58,760 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $58,760 against $65,120 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Indiana rank for special education teacher pay?
Indiana ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays special education teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $79,690 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.