Special Education Teachers, Preschool Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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

Median annual salary $58,060 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,040
90th percentile $83,600
Employed locally 40
National median $62,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,040
    25th
    $52,580
    50th (median)
    $58,060
    75th
    $77,690
    90th
    $83,600

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary vs area income 75% Median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Preschool

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,930
    New York $129,860
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,200
    Akron, OH $100,650
    New Jersey $86,650
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $86,340
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $85,200
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $82,370
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $80,090
    Washington $80,080
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $79,800

    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, Preschool make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Preschool 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, Preschool salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Preschool salary in Indianapolis, IN is 6.6% below the national median of $62,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Preschool (10th percentile) earn around $41,040 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,580.