Microbiologists Salary in Indiana
Microbiologists in Indiana earn a median of $77,900 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $77,900
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($87,990)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 150
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,460; the top 10% earn over $120,020. Nationally the range is $54,670 to $150,000.
States ranked near Indiana
Similar jobs in Indiana
- Molecular and Cellular Biologists$84,570 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
- Soil and Plant Scientists$80,030 median in Indiana
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$81,110 median in Indiana
- Geneticists$84,570 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
- Food Scientists and Technologists$69,350 median in Indiana
- Biologists$84,570 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
Microbiologists pay in Indiana
How much do microbiologists make in Indiana?
The median is $77,900 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,460 and the top 10% earn over $120,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for microbiologists?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 42 (−11% vs. the national median of $87,990). Living costs are not included.