Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $135,800 or more. The middle half of biological science teachers, postsecondary in Indianapolis earn between $61,740 and $106,870.
- $52K10th
- $62K25th
- $84KMedian
- $107K75th
- $136K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $92,810 | $7,734 | — |
| Median | $84,250 | $7,021 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,740 | $5,145 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $106,870 | $8,906 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Biological science teachers, postsecondary in Indianapolis earn 5% less than the Indiana average ($97,940) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($102,840). At the median the gap is -0% against the U.S. median of $84,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $92,810 | $84,250 | $52,070 | $135,800 | 220 |
| Indiana | $97,940 | $83,130 | $56,070 | $163,900 | 1,100 |
| United States | $102,840 | $84,620 | $52,150 | $169,900 | 50,190 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $92,810, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $69,513 a year, or $5,793 a month and $2,674 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for biological science teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $92,810 buys what about $96,984 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 1st of 4 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Indianapolis$92,810
- Evansville$89,600
- South Bend$81,400
- Fort Wayne$80,430
All Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for biological science teachers, postsecondary
San Diego, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,570).
- San Diego, CA$182,570
- San Jose, CA$164,630
- Riverside, CA$156,420
- San Francisco, CA$155,150
- Boston, MA$149,570
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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Indianapolis: questions
What is the entry-level biological science teachers, postsecondary salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $52,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological science teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $69,513 a year ($5,793 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $92,810. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do biological science teachers, postsecondary earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($102,840).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1042; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.63, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.63).
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