Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Michigan City, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Michigan City-La Porte, IN

Median annual salary $58,320 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,380
90th percentile $74,550
Employed locally 440
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,380
    25th
    $48,500
    50th (median)
    $58,320
    75th
    $61,270
    90th
    $74,550

    Michigan City economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,452 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 83% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 17% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Washington $99,110
    Kingston, NY $97,710
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $97,560
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $95,600
    Bellingham, WA $93,560

    Related occupations in Michigan City, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,370
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,990
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,980
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $33,140
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $56,280
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Michigan City?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Michigan City, IN is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Michigan City above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Michigan City, IN is 6.4% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Michigan City?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $46,380 per year in Michigan City, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,500.