SOC 25-3021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Self-Enrichment Teachers — Indianapolis
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN · 10 metro areas compared
In Indianapolis, IN the median wage is $36,570.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Indianapolis, IN the median wage is $36,570. That is 21.9% lower than the national median of $46,800. Pay ranges from under $25,180 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,520 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,280 to $46,920.
The area has 1,520 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.64 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, South Bend records the highest median at $39,700. Of the 621 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 568th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,180 | −46.2% |
| 25th | $29,280 | −37.4% |
| Median (50th) | $36,570 | −21.9% |
| 75th | $46,920 | +0.3% |
| 90th | $62,520 | +33.6% |
| Mean | $40,520 | −13.4% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Bend | $39,700 | 170 | |
| 2 | Muncie | $38,970 | 60 | |
| 3 | Kokomo | $38,520 | 60 | |
| 4 | Elkhart | $37,850 | 80 | |
| 5 | Fort Wayne | $37,820 | 350 | |
| 6 | Evansville | $37,080 | 210 | |
| 7 | Bloomington | $36,980 | 80 | |
| 8 | Columbus | $36,640 | 50 | |
| 9 | Terre Haute | $33,280 | 30 | |
| 10 | Lafayette | $28,700 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Indianapolis run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $36,570 goes as far as $39,196 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,196US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,570 a year, 21.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $25,180 to $62,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,520 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is South Bend, at $39,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Indianapolis, IN?
The median annual wage is $36,570, or $17.58 per hour, 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 $46,800, so pay in Indianapolis, IN is 21.9% 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 Indianapolis, IN earns more than $62,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $25,180 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 South Bend, at $39,700 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,520 jobs in this occupation in Indianapolis, 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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