Substitute Teachers Salary in Indiana
Substitute Teachers in Indiana earn a median of $36,360 a year, −13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −13% ($41,670)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 9,920
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,540; the top 10% earn over $56,330. Nationally the range is $28,560 to $65,790.
States ranked near Indiana
Similar jobs in Indiana
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$58,250 median in Indiana
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,700 median in Indiana
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$58,900 median in Indiana
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,880 median in Indiana
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$61,130 median in Indiana
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,700 median in Indiana
Substitute Teachers pay in Indiana
How much do substitute teachers make in Indiana?
The median is $36,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,540 and the top 10% earn over $56,330. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for substitute teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 50 (−13% vs. the national median of $41,670). Living costs are not included.