SOC 25-1081 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Education Teachers, Postsecondary — Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN · 4 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Terre Haute, IN is $66,150 a year, trailing the national median of $75,350 by 12.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Terre Haute, IN is $66,150 a year, trailing the national median of $75,350 by 12.2%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $49,890 and $85,120. The lowest tenth earn under $39,090, while the highest tenth earn more than $106,600.
Within the state, Evansville records the highest median at $75,330. Of the 278 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 71st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,090 | −48.1% |
| 25th | $49,890 | −33.8% |
| Median (50th) | $66,150 | −12.2% |
| 75th | $85,120 | +13.0% |
| 90th | $106,600 | +41.5% |
| Mean | $73,900 | −1.9% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evansville | $75,330 | 100 | |
| 2 | Fort Wayne | $67,400 | 170 | |
| 3 | Indianapolis | $65,680 | 320 | |
| 4 | South Bend | $65,160 | 280 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Terre Haute run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $66,150 goes as far as $70,900 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$66,150as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,900US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $66,150 a year, 12.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,090 to $106,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Evansville, at $75,330.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Terre Haute, IN?
The median annual wage is $66,150, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $75,350, so pay in Terre Haute, IN is 12.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Terre Haute, IN earns more than $106,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,090 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Evansville, at $75,330 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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