Data Scientists Salary in Central Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $62,710 -44.3% vs national
Median hourly $30.15
10th percentile $44,040
90th percentile $119,820
Employed locally 50
National median $112,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,040
    25th
    $48,490
    50th (median)
    $62,710
    75th
    $91,050
    90th
    $119,820

    Top-paying metros for Data Scientists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,160
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $166,300
    Idaho Falls, ID $164,030
    Washington $158,760
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $157,290
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,830

    Related occupations in Central Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Computer User Support Specialists $48,040
    Computer Network Support Specialists $63,080
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators $73,130
    Computer Systems Analysts $78,170
    Software Developers $94,350
    Computer Programmers $76,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Data Scientists make per hour in Central Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Data Scientists in Central Indiana is $30.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.34 or more per hour.

    Is Central Indiana above or below average for Data Scientists salaries?

    The median Data Scientists salary in Central Indiana is 44.3% below the national median of $112,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Data Scientists in Central Indiana?

    Entry-level Data Scientists (10th percentile) earn around $44,040 per year in Central Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,490.