SOC 19-3099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other — Indiana
Indiana · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in Indiana is $89,440 per year, 11.5% below the national median of $101,110.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in Indiana is $89,440 per year, 11.5% below the national median of $101,110. Half of workers earn between $78,850 and $100,420. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $63,130 and the ninetieth at $123,710.
Indiana ranks number 29th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Indianapolis records the highest median at $84,570. Of the 753 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 122nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,130 | −37.6% |
| 25th | $78,850 | −22.0% |
| Median (50th) | $89,440 | −11.5% |
| 75th | $100,420 | −0.7% |
| 90th | $123,710 | +22.4% |
| Mean | $91,060 | −9.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $84,570 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $89,440 goes as far as $95,863 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$89,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$95,863US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $89,440 a year, 11.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,130 to $123,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 29th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $84,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other in Indiana?
The median annual wage is $89,440, or $43.00 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $101,110, so pay in Indiana is 11.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Indiana earns more than $123,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,130 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Indianapolis, at $84,570 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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