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Atmospheric and Space Scientists Salary in Indiana

The median pay for a atmospheric and space scientists in Indiana is $101,650/year ($48.87/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $64K at the entry level to $0K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Indiana. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$102K
Median annual
$48.87/hr
Hourly rate
$64K
Entry level (10th %)
N/A
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $102K get you in Indiana?

Estimated monthly take-home$6,400/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,144/mo
Rent as % of take-home17.9% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$110,718/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$5,256/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Indiana

Bar chart showing Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary percentiles in Indiana: 10th percentile $63,650, 25th percentile $90,670, median $101,650, 75th percentile $124,310, 90th percentile N/A. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$64K25th$91KMedian$102K75th$124K
Bar chart showing Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary percentiles in Indiana: 10th percentile $63,650, 25th percentile $90,670, median $101,650, 75th percentile $124,310, 90th percentile N/A. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level atmospheric and space scientists (10th percentile) start around $64K. Mid-career wages sit at $102K. Top earners bring in N/A or more.

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Atmospheric and Space Scientists salary by metro in Indiana

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood$105K+4%40

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Frequently asked questions

How much do atmospheric and space scientists make in Indiana?

The median is $101,650 a year, that works out to about $49 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $63,650, and experienced atmospheric and space scientists can clear N/A. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $102K enough to live in Indiana?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,400/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,144/month, which eats 17.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a atmospheric and space scientists salary go in Indiana?

Indiana has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median atmospheric and space scientists salary is worth about $110,718 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do atmospheric and space scientists get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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