Biological Scientists, All Other Salary in Indiana

Other biological scientists in Indiana earn the most in Indianapolis (average $119,960 a year) and the least in Lafayette ($65,540), across the 2 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the other biological scientists average at $105,200 and the median at $84,570 for 640 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $106,330.

Biological Scientists, All Other average salary by city in Indiana

Indianapolis$119,960
Lafayette$65,540

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Indianapolis	$119,960	$104,330	$83,440	$87,250	96
Lafayette	$65,540	$55,240	$55,240	$52,079	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.

Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other states

Biological Scientists, All Other 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 19-1029.
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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