Mathematician Salary in Indiana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$88,050
per year
Hourly Rate
$42.33
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-31% vs US median
US median $126,710
State Rank
#10 of 12
40 employed here

How much does a Mathematician make in Indiana?

Mathematicians in Indiana take home a median of $88,050 annually — roughly $42.33 an hour — which runs 31% below the national median of $126,710.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $77,420 while the top 10% make $136,990 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $80,470 and $119,560 a year.

Mathematician salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$77,420$37.22
25th percentile (early career)$80,470$38.69
50th percentile (median)$88,050$42.33
75th percentile (experienced)$119,560$57.48
90th percentile (top earners)$136,990$65.86

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 10th out of 12 states and territories for Mathematician pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$162,280
2Virginia$148,030
3Maryland$131,810
4Illinois$130,970
5New York$126,950

Working as a Mathematician in Indiana

Nationally, about 2,000 people work as Mathematicians in the United States. A doctoral or professional degree (8 or more years of higher education) is required.

Considering a move? Compare Indiana pay ($88,050) 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 a Mathematician make in Indiana?
The median Mathematician salary in Indiana is $88,050 per year, or about $42.33 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $77,420 at the entry level to $136,990 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Mathematicians about 31% less than the national median of $126,710. Indiana ranks 10th out of 12 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Mathematicians?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $88,050 a year. About 40 Mathematicians 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.

← See the national Mathematician salary report

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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.