Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for computer and information research scientists is $41.09 an hour ($85,460 a year). About 720 people work in this job there.
That is 39% lower than the U.S. median ($140,300). Indiana ranks 34th of 35 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for computer and information research scientists in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.65 | $65,820 |
| 25% of workers | $33.10 | $68,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.09 | $85,460 |
| 75% of workers | $51.39 | $106,900 |
| 90% of workers | $64.66 | $134,490 |
Computer and Information Research Scientists pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $86,800 | 120 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for computer and information research scientists
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +21.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,900 openings a year (BLS)
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