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SOC 19-1022 · Indiana

Microbiologists Salary in Indiana

In Indiana we have BLS pay data for microbiologists in Indianapolis only, where the average is $81,810 a year. Statewide, BLS puts the microbiologists average at $84,570 and the median at $77,900 for 150 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $97,600.

$82Khighest: Indianapolis

$82Klowest: Indianapolis

100jobs in these metros

1metro areas

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Microbiologists average salary by city in Indiana

Indianapolis$81,810

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Indianapolis	$81,810	$77,770	$57,980	$62,327	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Microbiologists salary in other states

Microbiologists salary by city and state

More about pay in Indiana

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 19-1022.
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.

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