Data Scientist salary in Indiana
The median annual wage for data scientists in Indiana is $91,470, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2025 estimates — below the national median of $120,230. Indiana ranks 41 of 48 states and DC with published data for this occupation.
Median
$91,470
25th percentile
$72,670
75th percentile
$127,510
90th percentile
$141,250
Employment and national comparison
| Employment in Indiana | 3,580 |
|---|---|
| Mean annual wage in Indiana | $98,340 |
| National median | $120,230 |
| National employment | 262,440 |
Metro areas in Indiana
- Indianapolis, IN: median $99,110
States with similar pay for data scientists
- Kentucky: median $91,760
- South Carolina: median $91,990
- Maine: median $90,880
- Idaho: median $89,380
- Iowa: median $95,830
- New Mexico: median $95,850
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates; state, metropolitan area and national files from https://www.bls.gov/oes/tables.htm. State estimates are for BLS occupation "Data Scientists" (15-2051), cross-industry, all ownerships. Retrieved 2026-10-02. Where BLS does not publish a numeric estimate (suppressed, or reported only as at or above $239,200) the value is shown as —.