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

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

Median annual salary $48,220 -23.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,450
90th percentile $72,940
Employed locally 250
National median $63,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,450
    25th
    $46,480
    50th (median)
    $48,220
    75th
    $62,060
    90th
    $72,940

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,470
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$58,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,470
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$35,160
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57,250
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$33,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Southern 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 Southern Indiana is 23.5% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School (10th percentile) earn around $40,450 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,480.