Data Scientist Salary in Indianapolis, IN
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The median data scientist in the Indianapolis area earns $99,110 a year ($47.65 an hour), 18% below the U.S. median ($120,230) and 8% above the Indiana median ($91,470). Half of the 1,880 data scientists there earn between $77,140 and $133,410.
| Annual pay | Indianapolis area | Indiana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,800 | $58,750 | $67,240 |
| 25th percentile | $77,140 | $72,670 | $85,660 |
| Median | $99,110 | $91,470 | $120,230 |
| 75th percentile | $133,410 | $127,510 | $158,880 |
| 90th percentile | $149,280 | $141,250 | $199,130 |
| Average | $102,860 | $98,340 | $126,800 |
| Jobs | 1,880 | 3,580 | 262,440 |
Indianapolis, IN ranks 45th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for data scientist pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($185,080).
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- San Jose, CA: $185,080
- San Francisco, CA: $170,110
- Seattle, WA: $164,740
- New York, NY: $135,980
- Baltimore, MD: $134,320
- Charlotte, NC: $132,460
- Washington, DC: $132,200
- Boston, MA: $132,040
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- Software Developer: $106,870
- IT Support Specialist: $60,080
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- Network Administrator: $89,770
- Information Security Analyst: $98,060
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.