The median pay for a materials scientists in Indiana is $94,900/year ($45.63/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $73K at the entry level to $136K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Indiana. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Materials Scientists salary percentiles in Indiana: 10th percentile $73,300, 25th percentile $86,330, median $94,900, 75th percentile $126,180, 90th percentile $136,130. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level materials scientists (10th percentile) start around $73K. Mid-career wages sit at $95K. Top earners bring in $136K or more, a $63K spread from bottom to top.
How much do materials scientists make in Indiana?▼
The median is $94,900 a year, that works out to about $46 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $73,300, and experienced materials scientists can clear $136,130. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $95K enough to live in Indiana?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,021/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,144/month, which eats 19% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a materials 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 materials scientists salary is worth about $103,366 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do materials 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.
