Middle School Teacher Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median middle school teacher in the Indianapolis area earns $61,430 a year, 5% below the U.S. median ($64,370) and 1% above the Indiana median ($60,700). Half of the 4,160 middle school teachers there earn between $52,750 and $76,530.
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,040 | $47,720 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $52,750 | $50,170 | $58,530 |
| Median | $61,430 | $60,700 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $76,530 | $74,450 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $81,100 | $79,750 | $102,540 |
| Average | $65,110 | $63,170 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 4,160 | 11,700 | 620,090 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 39th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for middle school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($105,030).
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Check my payMiddle school teacher pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $105,030
- Seattle, WA: $102,560
- Riverside, CA: $100,810
- Sacramento, CA: $99,360
- Salt Lake City, UT: $98,880
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,370
- New York, NY: $96,500
- Hartford, CT: $96,030
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Similar jobs in Indianapolis, IN
- Elementary School Teacher: $60,510
- 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.