History Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Indiana

History teachers, postsecondary in Indiana earn the most in Indianapolis (average $85,160 a year) and the least in South Bend ($84,090), across the 2 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the history teachers, postsecondary average at $88,830 and the median at $79,450 for 380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,580.

History Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Indiana

Indianapolis$85,160
South Bend$84,090

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Indianapolis	$85,160	$77,340	$64,850	$64,515	96
South Bend	$84,090	$79,240	$62,890	$64,041	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

History Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

History Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Indiana

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1125.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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