How much does a microbiologist make in Indiana?
$77,900a year
Median yearly pay for microbiologists in Indiana. That is $37.45 an hour or $6,492 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.45
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,460Median: $77,900Highest 10%: $120,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,460 | $26.66 | |
| 25th | $60,710 | $29.19 | |
| Median | $77,900 | $37.45 | |
| 75th | $92,420 | $44.43 | |
| 90th | $120,000 | $57.70 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $100,600 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $77,770 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $65,910 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for microbiologists.
| 18. New Hampshire | $79,430 |
| 19. Michigan | $78,680 |
| 20. Missouri | $78,590 |
| 21. Indiana | $77,900 |
| 22. Virginia | $77,820 |
| 23. Washington | $77,690 |
| 24. Tennessee | $77,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a microbiologist make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $37.45 ($77,900 a year).
Do microbiologists make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $77,900 against $87,990 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Indiana rank for microbiologist pay?
Indiana ranks 21 of 42 states.
Which city in Indiana pays microbiologists the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $100,600 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.