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Special Education Teacher Salary in Indiana (2026)
— per hour · take-home ≈ $47,660/year ($3,972/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 41st of 51 states for Special Education Teacher pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 3,640 Special Education Teacher jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $58,760 a year — though pay ranges from $46,730 for newcomers to $78,490 at the top.
Special Education Teacher pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,730 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,290 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $58,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $65,640 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,640 Special Education Teacher jobs in Indiana (occupation code 25-2052, “Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Special Education Teacher salary of $58,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,660 — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
| Gross (median) | $58,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,871 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,495 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,733 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,660 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,972 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Indiana paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Special Education Teacher make in Indiana?
- The median Special Education Teacher salary in Indiana is $58,760 per year (— per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,290 and $65,640.
- What is the take-home pay for a Special Education Teacher in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $58,760, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $47,660 per year ($3,972 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.9%.
- How many Special Education Teacher jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 3,640 Special Education Teacher jobs in Indiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Indiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Indiana.