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History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Indiana

In Indiana, history teachers, postsecondaries earn $79,860 at the median — $null an hour. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $130K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Indiana. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$80K
Median annual
$/hr
Hourly rate
$50K
Entry level (10th %)
$130K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $80K get you in Indiana?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,178/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,144/mo
Rent as % of take-home22.1% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$86,984/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$4,034/mo

About history teachers, postsecondaries

U.S. employed: 420
Category: Education

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Indiana

Bar chart showing History Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Indiana: 10th percentile $50,040, 25th percentile $63,550, median $79,860, 75th percentile $101,920, 90th percentile $130,210. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$50K25th$64KMedian$80K75th$102K90th$130K
Bar chart showing History Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Indiana: 10th percentile $50,040, 25th percentile $63,550, median $79,860, 75th percentile $101,920, 90th percentile $130,210. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level history teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $80K. Top earners bring in $130K or more, a $80K spread from bottom to top.

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History Teachers, Postsecondary salary by metro in Indiana

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
South Bend-Mishawaka$80K+0%N/A
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood$79K-1%70

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Frequently asked questions

How much do history teachers, postsecondaries make in Indiana?

The median is $79,860 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $50,040, and experienced history teachers, postsecondaries can clear $130,210. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $80K enough to live in Indiana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,178/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,144/month, which eats 22.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a history teachers, postsecondary salary go in Indiana?

Indiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median history teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $86,984 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do history teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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