Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood

In Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood (IN), the median pay for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school is $60,220 a year. About 1,030 people work in this job there.

$60,220Median yearly pay

$51,490–$66,450Middle half of workers, yearly

1,030People in this job in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood (IN)

That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($65,120). It is 2% higher than the Indiana median ($58,760).

Pay range for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood (IN)

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$47,760
25% of workers	$51,490
Half of workers (median)	$60,220
75% of workers	$66,450
90% of workers	$80,120

Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School pay in Indiana metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Elkhart-Goshen	$63,430	40
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood (this page)	$60,220	1,030
Fort Wayne	$59,000	330
Michigan City-La Porte	$58,960	60
Bloomington	$57,230	120
Muncie	$56,900	40
South Bend-Mishawaka	$56,040	150
Terre Haute	$51,320	80
Evansville	$51,120	150
Lafayette-West Lafayette	$49,050	170

Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, kindergarten and elementary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Job outlook: -0.4% over ten years, little or no change · about 16,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood (IN)

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$60,510
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$62,570
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$61,430
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$37,030

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