Elementary School Teacher Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median elementary school teacher in the Indianapolis area earns $60,510 a year, 5% below the U.S. median ($63,970) and 1% above the Indiana median ($59,700). Half of the 8,610 elementary school teachers there earn between $49,960 and $74,290.
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,120 | $47,330 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $49,960 | $49,620 | $57,710 |
| Median | $60,510 | $59,700 | $63,970 |
| 75th percentile | $74,290 | $69,830 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $79,850 | $77,730 | $104,340 |
| Average | $62,940 | $60,850 | $72,650 |
| Jobs | 8,610 | 27,720 | 1,388,390 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 43rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for elementary school teacher pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($103,390).
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- Sacramento, CA: $103,390
- Seattle, WA: $102,920
- San Jose, CA: $102,860
- Los Angeles, CA: $101,860
- San Francisco, CA: $101,860
- Riverside, CA: $98,520
- Boston, MA: $98,060
- San Diego, CA: $97,000
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Similar jobs in Indianapolis, IN
- Middle School Teacher: $61,430
- High School Teacher: $62,570
- Preschool Teacher: $37,030
- Teaching Assistant: $34,550
- Substitute Teacher: $36,360
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.