Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Indiana
$98,910avg. a year
$47.56 an hour · 2,010 employed
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Indiana earn an average of $98,910 a year. That is $17,930 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $116,840. The best-paying metro area is Bloomington, IN at $104,550.
$81,110Median pay
$47.56Average hourly
-12%Avg. pay since 2020
#28Of 45 states + D.C.
Top-paying Indiana metro areas
Average pay for medical scientists, except epidemiologists by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
150 jobs
Bloomington, IN
$104,550
$50.26 an hour
21,820 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$103,240
$49.64 an hour
3140 jobs
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
$98,820
$47.51 an hour
450 jobs
Evansville, IN
$97,690
$46.96 an hour
5920 jobs
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
$96,320
$46.31 an hour
63,810 jobs
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
$94,240
$45.31 an hour
7280 jobs
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
$89,800
$43.17 an hour
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Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists pay in Indiana, charted
Pay over time
Indiana, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Indiana medical scientists, except epidemiologists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Indiana vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $116,840 | $56.18 |
| Indiana | $98,910 | $47.56 |
| Ohio | $98,090 | $47.16 |
| Kentucky | $95,680 | $46.00 |
| Illinois | $93,230 | $44.82 |
| Michigan | $93,090 | $44.75 |
Related jobs in Indiana
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$87,930
- Chemists$88,080
- Biological Scientists, All Other$105,200
- Conservation Scientists$68,990
- Microbiologists$84,570
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$58,170
Average pay, Indiana, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do medical scientists, except epidemiologists make in Indiana?
The average is $98,910 a year, and the median is $81,110. That is $17,930 (15%) less than the U.S. average of $116,840.
What is the hourly wage in Indiana?
$47.56 an hour on average; the median is $39.00.
Where in Indiana do they earn the most?
Bloomington, IN ($104,550), followed by Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN ($103,240). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN ($89,800).
How does Indiana rank?
Indiana ranks #28 of 46 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 19-1042. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national medical scientists, except epidemiologists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.