Special Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Terre Haute, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Terre Haute, IN

Median annual salary $49,960 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,040
90th percentile $72,180
Employed locally 50
National median $69,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,040
    25th
    $45,200
    50th (median)
    $49,960
    75th
    $59,020
    90th
    $72,180

    Terre Haute economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,380 2023 • Census ACS
    Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 90% Median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 10% 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 Terre Haute, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,740
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$55,530
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,690
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$56,760
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$36,930
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$35,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Special Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Terre Haute?

    The median hourly wage for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School in Terre Haute, IN is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Terre Haute above or below average for Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salaries?

    The median Special Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Terre Haute, IN is 28.2% 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 Terre Haute?

    Entry-level Special Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $40,040 per year in Terre Haute, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,200.