Data Scientists pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for data scientists is $43.98 an hour ($91,470 a year). About 3,580 people work in this job there.
That is 24% lower than the U.S. median ($120,230). Indiana ranks 41st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for data scientists in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.25 | $58,750 |
| 25% of workers | $34.94 | $72,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $43.98 | $91,470 |
| 75% of workers | $61.30 | $127,510 |
| 90% of workers | $67.91 | $141,250 |
Data Scientists pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $99,110 | 1,880 |
| Columbus | $94,700 | 40 |
| Fort Wayne | $94,470 | 270 |
| Evansville | $83,140 | 140 |
| Bloomington | $83,020 | 50 |
| Muncie | $82,160 | 30 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $81,570 | 130 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $81,420 | 100 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $79,280 | 70 |
| Terre Haute | $77,220 | 50 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for data scientists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +34.6% over ten years, much faster than average · about 24,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Operations Research Analysts | $85,280 |
| Actuaries | $100,690 |
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