Epidemiologist Salary in Indiana (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Epidemiologists in Indiana, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$77,250
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.14
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-11% vs US median
US median $87,220
State Rank
#27 of 42
170 employed here

How much does an Epidemiologist make in Indiana?

An Epidemiologist working in Indiana earns a median salary of $77,250 per year, or about $37.14 per hour. That is 11% below the national median of $87,220 for this occupation.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $64,830 while the top 10% make $103,650 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $69,320 and $87,560 a year.

Epidemiologist salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$64,830$31.17
25th percentile (early career)$69,320$33.33
50th percentile (median)$77,250$37.14
75th percentile (experienced)$87,560$42.10
90th percentile (top earners)$103,650$49.83

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 27th out of 42 states and territories for Epidemiologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Massachusetts$115,890
2District of Columbia$112,370
3California$110,760
4New Jersey$109,760
5Washington$108,240

Working as an Epidemiologist in Indiana

Nationally, about 12,000 people work as Epidemiologists in the United States. A master's degree (usually 5 to 6 years of college) is typically required.

Considering a move? Compare Indiana pay ($77,250) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does an Epidemiologist make in Indiana?
The median Epidemiologist salary in Indiana is $77,250 per year, or about $37.14 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $64,830 at the entry level to $103,650 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Epidemiologists about 11% less than the national median of $87,220. Indiana ranks 27th out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Epidemiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $77,250 a year. About 170 Epidemiologists are employed in Indiana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.