How much does a geoscientist make in Indiana?
$68,240a year
Median yearly pay for geoscientists in Indiana. That is $32.81 an hour or $5,687 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.81
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,620Median: $68,240Highest 10%: $127,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,620 | $21.93 | |
| 25th | $56,020 | $26.93 | |
| Median | $68,240 | $32.81 | |
| 75th | $89,550 | $43.05 | |
| 90th | $127,100 | $61.11 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $114,000 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $81,330 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $78,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for geoscientists.
| 45. Iowa | $74,460 |
| 46. Georgia | $73,920 |
| 47. South Dakota | $71,150 |
| 48. Indiana | $68,240 |
| 49. Arkansas | $67,880 |
| 50. Connecticut | $61,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a geoscientist make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $32.81 ($68,240 a year).
Do geoscientists make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $68,240 against $101,900 nationally, 33% less.
Where does Indiana rank for geoscientist pay?
Indiana ranks 48 of 50 states.
Which city in Indiana pays geoscientists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $114,000 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.