Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Central Indiana

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

Median annual salary $49,750 -28.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,740
90th percentile $69,490
Employed locally 160
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,740
    25th
    $45,600
    50th (median)
    $49,750
    75th
    $60,260
    90th
    $69,490

    Top-paying metros for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $108,790
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,150
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $102,250
    Modesto, CA $102,240
    California $101,250

    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
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$50,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Central Indiana?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Central Indiana is 28.5% below the national median of $69,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $42,740 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,600.