Conservation Scientists pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,400 or more. The middle half of conservation scientists in Indianapolis earn between $45,700 and $81,180.
- $38K10th
- $46K25th
- $65KMedian
- $81K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,790 | $5,482 | $31.63 |
| Median | $65,280 | $5,440 | $31.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,700 | $3,808 | $21.97 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,180 | $6,765 | $39.03 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Conservation Scientists pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Conservation scientists in Indianapolis earn 5% less than the Indiana average ($68,990) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($77,130). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $73,010.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $65,790 | $65,280 | $37,670 | $99,400 | 120 |
| Indiana | $68,990 | $64,570 | $39,200 | $105,020 | 430 |
| United States | $77,130 | $73,010 | $47,550 | $110,410 | 25,950 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Conservation Scientists salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $65,790, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $51,790 a year, or $4,316 a month and $1,992 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 conservation scientists? 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 $65,790 buys what about $68,749 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Conservation Scientists salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$75,090
- Dayton, OH$63,870
- Champaign, IL$82,690
- Chicago, IL$65,170
- Columbus, OH$71,160
- Springfield, IL$105,360
Highest-paying cities for conservation scientists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($118,820).
- San Jose, CA$118,820
- Washington, DC$108,770
- Springfield, IL$105,360
- Amherst, MA$99,360
- San Francisco, CA$99,130
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Conservation Scientists salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do conservation scientists make an hour in Indianapolis?
$31.63 an hour on average, and $31.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level conservation scientists salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the conservation scientists take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $51,790 a year ($4,316 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,790. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do conservation scientists earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less than the U.S. average for this job ($77,130).
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 19-1031; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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