Environmental Scientists and Specialists Salary in Indiana
Also called: Environmental Scientists and Specialists
Environmental Scientists and Specialists in Indiana earn a median of $64,700 a year, −21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $64,700
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($82,220)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,290
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,830; the top 10% earn over $124,380. Nationally the range is $52,520 to $140,010.
States ranked near Indiana
Similar jobs in Indiana
- Conservation Scientists$64,570 median in Indiana
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$54,670 median in Indiana
- Soil and Plant Scientists$80,030 median in Indiana
- Environmental Restoration Planners$64,700 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$78,770 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$49,020 median in Indiana
Environmental Scientists and Specialists pay in Indiana
How much do environmental scientists and specialists make in Indiana?
The median is $64,700 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,830 and the top 10% earn over $124,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for environmental scientists and specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 51 (−21% vs. the national median of $82,220). Living costs are not included.