Physicists Salary in Indiana
Physicists in Indiana earn a median of $105,940 a year, −38% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $105,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −38% ($172,250)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in Indiana
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,000; the top 10% earn over $220,040. Nationally the range is $82,110 to $274,110.
States ranked near Indiana
Similar jobs in Indiana
- Mathematicians$88,050 median in Indiana
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$85,460 median in Indiana
- Bioinformatics Scientists$84,570 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$68,240 median in Indiana
- Materials Scientists$130,540 median in Indiana
- Nanosystems Engineers$120,880 median in Indiana (broader BLS group)
Physicists pay in Indiana
How much do physicists make in Indiana?
The median is $105,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,000 and the top 10% earn over $220,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Indiana a good state for physicists?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 43 (−38% vs. the national median of $172,250). Living costs are not included.