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Elementary School Teacher Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$59,700/yr
Median Hourly Wage
—/hr
▼ 7% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
27,720
public U.S. Median
$63,970
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$63,967 #39 of 51

Elementary School Teacher pay in Indiana, explained

Elementary school teachers in Indiana earn a median of $59,700 per year (— per hour), which is 7% below the national median of $63,970. Entry-level workers earn around $47,330, while the most experienced elementary school teachers reach about $77,730. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $59,700 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $59,700 is worth about $63,967 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #39 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Elementary School Teacher pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,330
$22.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,700
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$77,730
$37.37/hr

Elementary School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $59,700 $63,967 —
Ohio $77,370 $83,396 −$17,670
Illinois $75,320 $75,352 −$15,620
Michigan $65,110 $67,670 −$5,410
Kentucky $60,610 $67,226 −$910

Elementary School Teacher in Indiana: FAQ

How much do elementary school teachers make in Indiana?

Elementary school teachers in Indiana earn a median of $59,700 per year (— per hour), compared with $63,970 nationally.

Does Indiana pay elementary school teachers well?

At $59,700, Indiana pays 7% below the national median for elementary school teachers. An estimated 27,720 work in the state.

Elementary School Teacher salary in other states

Washington · $102,350 California · $99,650 District of Columbia · $96,580 Massachusetts · $94,000 Rhode Island · $90,930 New York · $85,760 Connecticut · $80,600 Alaska · $79,260 New Jersey · $78,200 Maryland · $77,680 Ohio · $77,370 Oregon · $77,130

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