How much does a special education teacher make in Indiana?
$60,920a year
Median yearly pay for special education teachers in Indiana. That is $29.29 an hour or $5,077 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.29
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,240Median: $60,920Highest 10%: $72,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,240 | $23.19 | |
| 25th | $55,350 | $26.61 | |
| Median | $60,920 | $29.29 | |
| 75th | $64,260 | $30.89 | |
| 90th | $72,490 | $34.85 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $81,330 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $80,110 |
| Chicago, IL | $74,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for special education teachers.
| 30. North Dakota | $61,500 |
| 31. Connecticut | $61,480 |
| 32. Louisiana | $61,170 |
| 33. Indiana | $60,920 |
| 34. Nebraska | $59,760 |
| 35. Arizona | $59,500 |
| 36. Maine | $56,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special education teacher make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $29.29 ($60,920 a year).
Do special education teachers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $60,920 against $76,580 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Indiana rank for special education teacher pay?
Indiana ranks 33 of 42 states.
Which city in Indiana pays special education teachers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $81,330 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.