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Medical Scientist Salary in Indiana (2026)
$39.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $63,498/year ($5,292/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 35th of 47 states for Medical Scientist pay, with a median about 24% below the national average. Of the 2,010 Medical Scientist jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $81,110 a year — though pay ranges from $63,510 for newcomers to $151,510 at the top.
Medical Scientist pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $63,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $68,540 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $81,110 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $110,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $151,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,010 Medical Scientist jobs in Indiana (occupation code 19-1042, “Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Medical Scientist salary of $81,110 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $63,498 — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
| Gross (median) | $81,110 |
| Federal income tax | −$9,014 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,205 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$2,393 |
| Take-home (annual) | $63,498 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,292 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Medical Scientist make in Indiana?
- The median Medical Scientist salary in Indiana is $81,110 per year ($39.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $68,540 and $110,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Medical Scientist in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $81,110, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $63,498 per year ($5,292 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.7%.
- How many Medical Scientist jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 2,010 Medical Scientist jobs in Indiana in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Indiana state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Indiana.