NEA report: Indiana ranks 38th in nation for teacher pay

By: Mackenzi Klemann

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: April 27, 2026

Words: 478

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A new report finds Indiana ranks 38th in the nation for teacher pay despite recent efforts by lawmakers to boost teacher salaries — a trend the Indiana State Teachers Association attributes to inflation, compression of mid-career salaries and limited collective bargaining rights.

The National Education Association found the average teacher salary in Indiana hit $61,661 for the 2024-25 school year, a milestone for Hoosier educators.

But Hoosier teacher pay still trails neighboring states and …

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