Physicists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

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

Median annual salary $105,940 -36.3% vs national
Median hourly $50.93
10th percentile $98,840
90th percentile $220,430
Employed locally 80
National median $166,290

Compare Physicists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Indianapolis, IN stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Physicists
in
Indianapolis, IN
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,840
    25th
    $105,320
    50th (median)
    $105,940
    75th
    $176,030
    90th
    $220,430

    Indianapolis economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Physicists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $266,260
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $226,750
    Cleveland, OH $225,930
    Minnesota $222,550
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $219,070
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $215,340

    Nearby metros — Physicists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $226,750
    Minnesota $222,550
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $215,340
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $202,610
    Wisconsin $174,010
    North Carolina $170,690

    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 Physicists make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Physicists in Indianapolis, IN is $50.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.98 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Physicists salaries?

    The median Physicists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 36.3% below the national median of $166,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physicists in Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Physicists (10th percentile) earn around $98,840 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,320.