Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $141,950 or more. The middle half of medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Indianapolis earn between $68,540 and $109,620.
- $62K10th
- $69K25th
- $79KMedian
- $110K75th
- $142K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $96,320 | $8,027 | $46.31 |
| Median | $79,310 | $6,609 | $38.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $68,540 | $5,712 | $32.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $109,620 | $9,135 | $52.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Medical scientists (except epidemiologists) in Indianapolis earn about the same as the Indiana average ($98,910) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($116,840). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $103,410.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $96,320 | $79,310 | $62,390 | $141,950 | 920 |
| Indiana | $98,910 | $81,110 | $63,510 | $151,510 | 2,010 |
| United States | $116,840 | $103,410 | $64,800 | $177,780 | 172,340 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $96,320, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $71,806 a year, or $5,984 a month and $2,762 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% 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 medical scientists (except epidemiologists)? 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 $96,320 buys what about $100,652 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 3.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 4th of 4 Indiana metro areas for this job; Bloomington pays the most ($104,550).
- Bloomington$104,550
- Lafayette$98,820
- Evansville$97,690
- Indianapolis$96,320
All Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for medical scientists (except epidemiologists)
Syracuse, NY pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,580).
- Syracuse, NY$182,580
- Vallejo, CA$162,840
- Topeka, KS$162,650
- Charleston, SC$160,640
- San Francisco, CA$157,540
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) make an hour in Indianapolis?
$46.31 an hour on average, and $38.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level medical scientists (except epidemiologists) salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $68,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the medical scientists (except epidemiologists) take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $71,806 a year ($5,984 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $96,320. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do medical scientists (except epidemiologists) earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($116,840).
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 19-1042; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.0%.
- 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 0.76, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.76).
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