Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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

Median annual salary $77,480 -23% vs national
Median hourly $37.25
10th percentile $54,720
90th percentile $130,870
Employed locally 1,010
National median $100,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,720
    25th
    $63,130
    50th (median)
    $77,480
    75th
    $105,420
    90th
    $130,870

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary vs area income 101% Median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary is 1% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Topeka, KS $162,810
    Vallejo, CA $158,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $155,990
    Syracuse, NY $153,890
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,660
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $142,540

    Nearby metros — Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $138,590
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $137,200
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $128,890
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $126,990
    Colorado Springs, CO $125,450
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $123,880

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,210
    Chemists $74,260
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $59,170
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $86,380
    Physical Scientists, All Other $62,910
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Indianapolis, IN is $37.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.25 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 23% below the national median of $100,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $54,720 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,130.