How much does a conservation scientist make in Indiana?
$64,570a year
Median yearly pay for conservation scientists in Indiana. That is $31.04 an hour or $5,381 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.04
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,200Median: $64,570Highest 10%: $105,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,200 | $18.85 | |
| 25th | $49,000 | $23.56 | |
| Median | $64,570 | $31.04 | |
| 75th | $84,070 | $40.42 | |
| 90th | $105,000 | $50.49 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $67,080 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $65,280 |
| Chicago, IL | $62,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for conservation scientists.
| 38. Kansas | $67,200 |
| 39. Arizona | $66,750 |
| 40. Hawaii | $65,740 |
| 41. Indiana | $64,570 |
| 42. North Carolina | $64,460 |
| 43. New Jersey | $64,020 |
| 44. Delaware | $63,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a conservation scientist make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $31.04 ($64,570 a year).
Do conservation scientists make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $64,570 against $73,010 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Indiana rank for conservation scientist pay?
Indiana ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays conservation scientists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $67,080 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.