Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Southern Indiana

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

Median annual salary $49,830 -28.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,010
90th percentile $73,830
Employed locally 150
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,010
    25th
    $46,470
    50th (median)
    $49,830
    75th
    $62,980
    90th
    $73,830

    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 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, Secondary School make per hour in Southern Indiana?

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

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Southern Indiana is 28.4% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $40,010 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,470.