Natural Sciences Managers pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $174,940 or more. The middle half of natural sciences managers in Indianapolis earn between $64,360 and $155,000.
- $55K10th
- $64K25th
- $92KMedian
- $155K75th
- $175K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $112,480 | $9,373 | $54.08 |
| Median | $92,260 | $7,688 | $44.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,360 | $5,363 | $30.94 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $155,000 | $12,917 | $74.52 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Natural Sciences Managers pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Natural sciences managers in Indianapolis earn 6% less than the Indiana average ($119,950) and 38% less than the U.S. average ($180,250). At the median the gap is -45% against the U.S. median of $167,220.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $112,480 | $92,260 | $54,810 | $174,940 | 1,110 |
| Indiana | $119,950 | $108,250 | $56,530 | $203,340 | 1,670 |
| United States | $180,250 | $167,220 | $79,710 | $316,850 | 108,690 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Natural Sciences Managers salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $112,480, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $82,363 a year, or $6,864 a month and $3,168 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 natural sciences managers? 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 $112,480 buys what about $117,539 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Natural Sciences Managers salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 4th of 6 Indiana metro areas for this job; Bloomington pays the most ($160,610).
- Bloomington$160,610
- Lafayette$145,120
- Evansville$140,980
- Indianapolis$112,480
- Fort Wayne$105,840
- South Bend$92,950
Highest-paying cities for natural sciences managers
Boston, MA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($260,090).
- Boston, MA$260,090
- San Jose, CA$252,350
- San Francisco, CA$249,930
- Worcester, MA$231,760
- New Haven, CT$228,050
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Natural Sciences Managers salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do natural sciences managers make an hour in Indianapolis?
$54.08 an hour on average, and $44.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level natural sciences managers salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the natural sciences managers take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $82,363 a year ($6,864 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $112,480. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do natural sciences managers earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 38% less than the U.S. average for this job ($180,250).
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 11-9121; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.5%.
- 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 1.43, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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