salary$60,510 a yearmedian pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,120per year
Top pay (top 10%)$79,850per year
Jobs in the area8,610people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Indianapolis?
OK. Rent of $1,465 a month takes 29.1% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Indianapolis, IN?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN area is $60,510 a year. Most earn between $49,120 and $79,850.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Indianapolis?
Typical rent of $1,465 a month takes 29.1% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area.