Special Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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

Median annual salary $59,620 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,600
90th percentile $78,120
Employed locally 340
National median $64,880

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,600
    25th
    $49,110
    50th (median)
    $59,620
    75th
    $65,140
    90th
    $78,120

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary vs area income 77% Median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary is 23% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Middle School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $110,070
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,690
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $104,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $103,850
    Modesto, CA $100,540

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $107,110
    Salinas, CA $98,550
    Washington $95,440
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $87,380
    Kingston, NY $84,060
    Springfield, MA $83,070

    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 Special Education Teachers, Middle School make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Middle 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 Special Education Teachers, Middle School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Middle School salary in Indianapolis, IN is 8.1% below the national median of $64,880. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Special Education Teachers, Middle School in Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Middle School (10th percentile) earn around $45,600 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,110.