Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $60,510 -5.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,430
90th percentile $79,600
Employed locally 200
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,430
    25th
    $50,380
    50th (median)
    $60,510
    75th
    $74,240
    90th
    $79,600

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 79% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,680
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $117,500
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $105,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,180
    Fresno, CA $102,240
    Modesto, CA $101,970

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bellingham, WA $100,560
    Washington $98,580
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $94,250
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $91,170
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,770
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $84,100

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,990
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,440
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,190
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $103,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Indianapolis, IN is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Indianapolis, IN is 5.3% below the national median of $63,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School in Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $47,430 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,380.