Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $50,340 -20.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,260
90th percentile $73,610
Employed locally 240
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,260
    25th
    $46,600
    50th (median)
    $50,340
    75th
    $61,930
    90th
    $73,610

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $112,850
    Visalia, CA $102,630
    El Centro, CA $100,980
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,170
    Fresno, CA $98,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $98,050

    Related occupations in Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $57,970
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,560
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,210
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,200
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $27,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School make per hour in Central Indiana?

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

    Is Central Indiana above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School salary in Central Indiana is 20.1% below the national median of $63,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $45,260 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,600.