Microbiologists pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $120,020 or more. The middle half of microbiologists in Indianapolis earn between $57,980 and $89,010.
- $55K10th
- $58K25th
- $78KMedian
- $89K75th
- $120K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $81,810 | $6,818 | $39.33 |
| Median | $77,770 | $6,481 | $37.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,980 | $4,832 | $27.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $89,010 | $7,418 | $42.79 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Microbiologists pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Microbiologists in Indianapolis earn 3% less than the Indiana average ($84,570) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($97,600). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $87,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $81,810 | $77,770 | $54,810 | $120,020 | 100 |
| Indiana | $84,570 | $77,900 | $55,460 | $120,020 | 150 |
| United States | $97,600 | $87,990 | $54,670 | $150,000 | 18,940 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Microbiologists salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $81,810, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $62,327 a year, or $5,194 a month and $2,397 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% 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 microbiologists? 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 $81,810 buys what about $85,489 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Microbiologists salary in nearby metro areas
- Cincinnati, OH$75,060
- Dayton, OH$74,380
- Champaign, IL$69,280
- Lexington, KY$77,270
- Chicago, IL$95,550
- Kalamazoo, MI$88,900
Highest-paying cities for microbiologists
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($135,860).
- San Francisco, CA$135,860
- Santa Rosa, CA$126,450
- Vallejo, CA$125,010
- San Jose, CA$124,300
- Athens, GA$123,910
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Microbiologists salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do microbiologists make an hour in Indianapolis?
$39.33 an hour on average, and $37.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level microbiologists salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the microbiologists take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $62,327 a year ($5,194 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $81,810. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do microbiologists earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% less than the U.S. average for this job ($97,600).
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; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.7%.
- 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 0.73, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.73).
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