SOC 25-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN · 7 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Terre Haute, IN is $55,440 a year, trailing the national median of $62,680 by 11.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Terre Haute, IN is $55,440 a year, trailing the national median of $62,680 by 11.6%. Half of workers earn between $46,360 and $58,030. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $45,000 and the ninetieth at $78,510.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Fort Wayne leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $59,310. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 116th of 278 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,000 | −28.2% |
| 25th | $46,360 | −26.0% |
| Median (50th) | $55,440 | −11.6% |
| 75th | $58,030 | −7.4% |
| 90th | $78,510 | +25.3% |
| Mean | $55,690 | −11.2% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fort Wayne | $59,310 | 230 | |
| 2 | Michigan City | $58,990 | 30 | |
| 3 | Evansville | $58,600 | 70 | |
| 4 | Indianapolis | $56,360 | 640 | |
| 5 | Lafayette | $55,630 | 100 | |
| 6 | South Bend | $49,500 | 120 | |
| 7 | Elkhart | $49,240 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Terre Haute run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $55,440 goes as far as $59,421 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$55,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,421US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $55,440 a year, 11.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,000 to $78,510 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fort Wayne, at $59,310.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Terre Haute, IN?
The median annual wage is $55,440, 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 $62,680, so pay in Terre Haute, IN is 11.6% 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 $78,510 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,000 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 Fort Wayne, at $59,310 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Terre Haute, IN. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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