How much does a teacher and instructor make in Indiana?
$48,960a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in Indiana. That is $23.54 an hour or $4,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.54
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 960
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,310Median: $48,960Highest 10%: $94,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,310 | $17.46 | |
| 25th | $39,650 | $19.06 | |
| Median | $48,960 | $23.54 | |
| 75th | $76,850 | $36.95 | |
| 90th | $94,910 | $45.63 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $70,570 |
| South Bend, IN | $65,790 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $62,850 |
| Louisville, KY | $58,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $52,120 |
| Lafayette, IN | $50,550 |
| Bloomington, IN | $47,840 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $45,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teacher and instructors.
| 45. Texas | $51,120 |
| 46. North Carolina | $50,000 |
| 47. Tennessee | $50,000 |
| 48. Indiana | $48,960 |
| 49. Montana | $48,890 |
| 50. Arkansas | $41,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $23.54 ($48,960 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $48,960 against $66,140 nationally, 26% less.
Where does Indiana rank for teacher and instructor pay?
Indiana ranks 48 of 50 states.
Which city in Indiana pays teacher and instructors the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $70,570 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.