Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Indiana
$59,860avg. a year
Annual salary · 3,640 employed
Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Indiana earn an average of $59,860 a year. That is $12,790 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650. The best-paying metro area is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $80,080.
$58,760Median pay
$59,860Average yearly
+13%Avg. pay since 2020
#39Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Indiana metro areas
Average pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
111,210 jobs
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
$80,080
a year
22,020 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$69,480
a year
3790 jobs
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
$66,220
a year
440 jobs
Elkhart-Goshen, IN
$64,140
a year
51,030 jobs
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
$61,780
a year
6330 jobs
Fort Wayne, IN
$60,840
a year
760 jobs
Michigan City-La Porte, IN
$60,640
a year
8150 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$60,350
a year
9150 jobs
Evansville, IN
$59,060
a year
10120 jobs
Bloomington, IN
$58,500
a year
1140 jobs
Muncie, IN
$57,740
a year
1280 jobs
Terre Haute, IN
$54,860
a year
13170 jobs
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
$54,560
a year
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Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Indiana, charted
Pay over time
Indiana, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Indiana special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Indiana vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $72,650 | – |
| Indiana | $59,860 | – |
| Illinois | $77,170 | – |
| Michigan | $75,380 | – |
| Ohio | $71,630 | – |
| Kentucky | $58,580 | – |
Related jobs in Indiana
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,850
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$67,640
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,170
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,240
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$65,450
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$57,920
Average pay, Indiana, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school make in Indiana?
The average is $59,860 a year, and the median is $58,760. That is $12,790 (18%) less than the U.S. average of $72,650.
Where in Indiana do they earn the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($80,080), followed by Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN ($69,480). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN ($54,560).
How does Indiana rank?
Indiana ranks #39 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-2052. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.