Materials Scientists Salary in Indiana
Materials Scientists in Indiana earn a median of $130,540 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $130,540
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($117,790)
- Rank among states
- 8 of 30
- Jobs in the state
- 320
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,660; the top 10% earn over $197,910. Nationally the range is $66,820 to $197,290.
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- Aerospace Engineers$107,400 median in Indiana
- Validation Engineers$97,480 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
Materials Scientists pay in Indiana
How much do materials scientists make in Indiana?
The median is $130,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $53,660 and the top 10% earn over $197,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for materials scientists?
On pay alone it ranks 8 of 30 (+11% vs. the national median of $117,790). Living costs are not included.