Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $105,290 +8% vs national
Median hourly $50.62
10th percentile $73,220
90th percentile —
Employed locally 40
National median $97,450

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,220
    25th
    $96,530
    50th (median)
    $105,290
    75th
    $135,660

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary vs area income 137% Median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary is 37% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Atmospheric and Space Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $141,370
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $134,060
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $132,850
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $128,940
    Hawaii $122,180
    Urban Honolulu, HI $122,180

    Nearby metros — Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $128,940
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $119,270
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $113,030
    Virginia $111,920
    Colorado Springs, CO $106,020
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $104,950

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,210
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,480
    Chemists $74,260
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $59,170
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $86,380
    Physical Scientists, All Other $62,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Atmospheric and Space Scientists make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Indianapolis, IN is $50.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.52 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Atmospheric and Space Scientists salaries?

    The median Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 8% above the national median of $97,450. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Atmospheric and Space Scientists in Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Atmospheric and Space Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $73,220 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,530.