Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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

Median annual salary $62,800 -9.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,170
90th percentile $102,150
Employed locally 980
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,170
    25th
    $56,990
    50th (median)
    $62,800
    75th
    $81,850
    90th
    $102,150

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 81% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 19% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,800
    Kingston, NY $98,690
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $98,550
    Washington $97,820
    Salinas, CA $96,450
    Bellingham, WA $89,990

    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, Secondary School make per hour in Indianapolis?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Indianapolis, IN is 9.8% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $48,170 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,990.