How much does a special education teacher make in Indiana?
$61,130a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Indiana. That is $29.39 an hour or $5,094 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.39
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,940Median: $61,130Highest 10%: $85,710
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,940 | $22.57 | |
| 25th | $50,630 | $24.34 | |
| Median | $61,130 | $29.39 | |
| 75th | $75,930 | $36.50 | |
| 90th | $85,710 | $41.21 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $82,350 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,680 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $63,670 |
| Louisville, KY | $62,290 |
| Evansville, IN | $61,000 |
| Michigan City, IN | $60,550 |
| Lafayette, IN | $60,130 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $56,620 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $56,500 |
| South Bend, IN | $56,480 |
| Kokomo, IN | $56,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 35. Florida | $61,510 |
| 36. Tennessee | $61,360 |
| 37. North Dakota | $61,210 |
| 38. Indiana | $61,130 |
| 39. Nevada | $60,810 |
| 40. Iowa | $60,780 |
| 41. Kentucky | $60,730 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $29.39 ($61,130 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $61,130 against $74,260 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Indiana rank for special education teacher pay?
Indiana ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays special education teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $82,350 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.