Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Indiana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $60,700 | $71,125 | -15% |
| Median hourly wage | $29.18 | $34.19 | -15% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $65,059.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Middle School Teacher in Indiana is $60,700, or about $29.18 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Middle School Teachers is $71,125. Indiana is -15% below the national median.
Entry-level middle school teachers in Indiana typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 11,700 middle school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $60,700, Indiana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.