verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

High School Teacher Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$61,880/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
20,430
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$66,303 #39 of 51

High School Teacher pay in Indiana, explained

High school teachers in Indiana earn a median of $61,880 per year (— per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $48,300, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $95,070. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $61,880 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $61,880 is worth about $66,303 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #39 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$48,300
$23.22/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,880
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$95,070
$45.71/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $61,880 $66,303
Illinois $79,990 $80,024 −$18,110
Ohio $78,800 $84,938 −$16,920
Michigan $66,030 $68,626 −$4,150
Kentucky $61,560 $68,279 +$320

High School Teacher in Indiana: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in Indiana?

High school teachers in Indiana earn a median of $61,880 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does Indiana pay high school teachers well?

At $61,880, Indiana pays 14% below the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 20,430 work in the state.

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