How much does a special education teacher make in Indiana?
$58,900a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Indiana. That is $28.32 an hour or $4,908 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.32
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,500Median: $58,900Highest 10%: $78,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,500 | $22.36 | |
| 25th | $49,260 | $23.68 | |
| Median | $58,900 | $28.32 | |
| 75th | $69,100 | $33.22 | |
| 90th | $78,160 | $37.58 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $77,840 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,090 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $61,780 |
| Louisville, KY | $60,230 |
| Evansville, IN | $59,310 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $58,580 |
| South Bend, IN | $58,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 41. Kansas | $59,780 |
| 42. Louisiana | $59,420 |
| 43. North Carolina | $59,360 |
| 44. Indiana | $58,900 |
| 45. North Dakota | $57,680 |
| 46. Arkansas | $56,830 |
| 47. West Virginia | $56,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $28.32 ($58,900 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $58,900 against $66,810 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Indiana rank for special education teacher pay?
Indiana ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays special education teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $77,840 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.