Biological Scientists, All Other pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $173,010 or more. The middle half of other biological scientists in Indianapolis earn between $83,440 and $173,010.
- $69K10th
- $83K25th
- $104KMedian
- $173K75th
- $173K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $119,960 | $9,997 | $57.67 |
| Median | $104,330 | $8,694 | $50.16 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $83,440 | $6,953 | $40.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $173,010 | $14,418 | $83.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Scientists, All Other pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Other biological scientists in Indianapolis earn 14% more than the Indiana average ($105,200) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($106,330). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $98,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $119,960 | $104,330 | $68,560 | $173,010 | 380 |
| Indiana | $105,200 | $84,570 | $55,240 | $173,010 | 640 |
| United States | $106,330 | $98,920 | $60,430 | $168,010 | 55,850 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $119,960, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $87,250 a year, or $7,271 a month and $3,356 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for other biological scientists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $119,960 buys what about $125,355 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Scientists, All Other salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 1st of 2 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Indianapolis$119,960
- Lafayette$65,540
Highest-paying cities for other biological scientists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($148,020).
- San Francisco, CA$148,020
- San Jose, CA$142,300
- New Haven, CT$128,520
- Portland, ME$127,030
- Dayton, OH$126,160
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Biological Scientists, All Other salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do other biological scientists make an hour in Indianapolis?
$57.67 an hour on average, and $50.16 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level other biological scientists salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $68,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $83,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the other biological scientists take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $87,250 a year ($7,271 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $119,960. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do other biological scientists earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% more than the U.S. average for this job ($106,330).
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; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.96, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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