How much does a teaching assistant make in Indiana?
$34,910a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Indiana. That is $16.78 an hour or $2,909 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.78
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,850Median: $34,910Highest 10%: $62,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,850 | $10.02 | |
| 25th | $27,900 | $13.41 | |
| Median | $34,910 | $16.78 | |
| 75th | $47,470 | $22.82 | |
| 90th | $62,290 | $29.95 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Wayne, IN | $46,910 |
| Louisville, KY | $43,430 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $39,640 |
| South Bend, IN | $37,540 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $36,050 |
| Chicago, IL | $35,760 |
| Evansville, IN | $28,140 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $28,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 37. Illinois | $36,040 |
| 38. West Virginia | $35,960 |
| 39. Alaska | $35,790 |
| 40. Indiana | $34,910 |
| 41. Montana | $30,070 |
| 42. New Hampshire | $26,810 |
| 43. Nevada | $24,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $16.78 ($34,910 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $34,910 against $42,910 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Indiana rank for teaching assistant pay?
Indiana ranks 40 of 45 states.
Which city in Indiana pays teaching assistants the most?
Fort Wayne, IN, with a median of $46,910 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.