How much does a substitute teacher make in Indiana?
$36,360a year
Median yearly pay for substitute teachers in Indiana. That is $17.48 an hour or $3,030 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.48
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 9,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,540Median: $36,360Highest 10%: $56,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,540 | $13.72 | |
| 25th | $30,700 | $14.76 | |
| Median | $36,360 | $17.48 | |
| 75th | $41,710 | $20.05 | |
| 90th | $56,330 | $27.08 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $43,460 |
| Kokomo, IN | $37,220 |
| Evansville, IN | $36,950 |
| Elkhart, IN | $36,450 |
| South Bend, IN | $36,420 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $36,360 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $36,060 |
| Louisville, KY | $36,030 |
| Lafayette, IN | $35,760 |
| Bloomington, IN | $35,030 |
| Muncie, IN | $34,730 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $34,150 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,130 |
| Michigan City, IN | $31,530 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for substitute teachers.
| 30. Delaware | $36,510 |
| 31. Utah | $36,490 |
| 32. New Mexico | $36,400 |
| 33. Indiana | $36,360 |
| 34. Kansas | $36,190 |
| 35. New Hampshire | $34,990 |
| 36. Missouri | $34,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substitute teacher make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $17.48 ($36,360 a year).
Do substitute teachers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $36,360 against $41,670 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Indiana rank for substitute teacher pay?
Indiana ranks 33 of 50 states.
Which city in Indiana pays substitute teachers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $43,460 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.