Natural Sciences Managers salary
in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
- Middle 50%
- $64,360–$155,000
- vs U.S. median
- -45%
- Metro rank
- #61 of 62
Natural Sciences Managers in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro earn a median of $92,260 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,110 jobs (May 2025). That is 45% below the U.S. median of $167,220 and 15% below the IN statewide median of $108,250. It ranks #61 of 62 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,110 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Indianapolis
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and | $222,679 | 6 |
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Questions
What is the average Natural Sciences Managers salary in Indianapolis?
The BLS median is $92,260 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,110 jobs pay between $64,360 and $155,000. The 10th percentile is $54,810 and the 90th is $174,940.
Is Indianapolis a high-paying metro for Natural Sciences Managers?
That is 45% below the U.S. median of $167,220 and 15% below the IN statewide median of $108,250. It ranks #61 of 62 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Natural Sciences Managers make an hour in Indianapolis?
About $44.36 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $92,260 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $30.94–$74.52 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Natural Sciences Managers the most in Indianapolis?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Eli Lilly and ($222,679). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.