How much does a data scientist make in Indiana?
$91,470a year
Median yearly pay for data scientists in Indiana. That is $43.98 an hour or $7,623 a month.
- Hourly
- $43.98
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $58,750Median: $91,470Highest 10%: $141,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,750 | $28.25 | |
| 25th | $72,670 | $34.94 | |
| Median | $91,470 | $43.98 | |
| 75th | $127,500 | $61.30 | |
| 90th | $141,300 | $67.91 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $107,600 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $102,700 |
| Louisville, KY | $99,980 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $99,110 |
| Columbus, IN | $94,700 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $94,470 |
| Evansville, IN | $83,140 |
| Bloomington, IN | $83,020 |
| Muncie, IN | $82,160 |
| South Bend, IN | $81,570 |
| Elkhart, IN | $81,420 |
| Lafayette, IN | $79,280 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $77,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for data scientists.
| 38. Iowa | $95,830 |
| 39. South Carolina | $91,990 |
| 40. Kentucky | $91,760 |
| 41. Indiana | $91,470 |
| 42. Maine | $90,880 |
| 43. Idaho | $89,380 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $86,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a data scientist make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $43.98 ($91,470 a year).
Do data scientists make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $91,470 against $120,200 nationally, 24% less.
Where does Indiana rank for data scientist pay?
Indiana ranks 41 of 49 states.
Which city in Indiana pays data scientists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $107,600 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.