Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Indiana

In Indiana, the median pay for special education teachers, secondary school is $61,130 a year. About 2,580 people work in this job there.

$61,130Median yearly pay

$50,630–$75,930Middle half of workers, yearly

2,580People in this job in Indiana

That is 18% lower than the U.S. median ($74,260). Indiana ranks 38th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for special education teachers, secondary school in Indiana

Earns more than	Yearly
10% of workers	$46,940
25% of workers	$50,630
Half of workers (median)	$61,130
75% of workers	$75,930
90% of workers	$85,710

Special Education Teachers, Secondary School pay in Indiana metro areas

Metro area	Median yearly pay	People in this job
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood	$63,670	920
Evansville	$61,000	100
Michigan City-La Porte	$60,550	40
Lafayette-West Lafayette	$60,130	60
Terre Haute	$56,620	60
Fort Wayne	$56,500	140
South Bend-Mishawaka	$56,480	80
Kokomo	$56,060	30

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

Education, experience and outlook for special education teachers, secondary school

Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
Job outlook: -0.2% over ten years, little or no change · about 10,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Indiana

Job	Median yearly pay
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$59,700
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$61,880
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education	$58,250
Tutors	$38,090
Special Education Teachers, Middle School	$58,900
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors	$58,660
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$60,700
Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$36,650

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.