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Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
SOC 25-2021 · Education, Science & Public Service
jobs in Hamilton County, 2026
estimated openings each year
median pay in Hamilton County
projected job growth
Source: Lightcast Q1 2026 occupation snapshot, Hamilton County, IN.
What this job pays in the Indianapolis area
Half of workers earn more than the median, half earn less. The range below runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
| Point in the range | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $49,120 | not published |
| 25th percentile | $49,960 | not published |
| Median (middle) | $60,510 | not published |
| 75th percentile | $74,290 | not published |
| 90th percentile | $79,850 | not published |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release, Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood MSA. These are metro figures; BLS does not publish a Hamilton County wage by occupation. "Not published" means the federal source suppressed or top-coded that value.
What you need to get started
Most common education: A bachelor's degree (a 4-year college program).
How much preparation: A lot of preparation. Usually a four-year degree or several years of experience.
Source: O*NET 30.2 database, U.S. Department of Labor (pinned vintage; survey rows dated 2021 to 2024).
Teaching License license
Where this role can lead
Occupations that ask for much the same skills and typically pay more, with how pay compares. These are skills matches, not a record of individual people moving.
| Occupation | Match score | Monthly postings | Typical pay change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 99 of 100 | 5.9 | -$5,924 per year (about -10%) |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 98 of 100 | 94.4 | +$2,301 per year |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 98 of 100 | 16.4 | +$1,964 per year |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | 97 of 100 | 0.3 | +$1,286 per year |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | 97 of 100 | n/a | +$1,721 per year |
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | 91 of 100 | 28.2 | -$224 per year |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 91 of 100 | 103.9 | +$474 per year |
| Tutors | 90 of 100 | 17.1 | -$5,265 per year (about -9%) |
Common paths into this role
Occupations whose skills line up with Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education and that typically pay less, so they are a common place to build from. Matched on skills, not on anyone's recorded move.
| Occupation | Match score | Monthly postings | Typical pay change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 99 of 100 | 5.9 | -$5,924 per year (about -10%) |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 98 of 100 | 94.4 | +$2,301 per year |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 98 of 100 | 16.4 | +$1,964 per year |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | 97 of 100 | 0.3 | +$1,286 per year |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School | 97 of 100 | n/a | +$1,721 per year |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | 92 of 100 | 27.3 | -$11,732 per year (about -20%) |
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | 91 of 100 | 28.2 | -$224 per year |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | 91 of 100 | 103.9 | +$474 per year |
Occupations whose skills point toward this role
Source: Lightcast Career Pathways, Q1 2026, Indianapolis MSA (network built July 2026 from 64 exports).
Local training that can get you there
- Ivy Tech Community College
Post-secondary
Associate degrees, certificates, workforce credentials across IT, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, business, skilled trades.
Source: IHC program registry, curated April 2026. Programs decide their own eligibility and enrollment.
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