Research Professional Salary in Indianapolis, IN

How much does a Research Professional make in Indianapolis, IN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Professional in Indianapolis, IN is $181,721. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $162,114 to $209,698, with most professionals earning between $144,262 and $235,169.

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Develop and collaborate with all four hospitals to implement a strategy for defining the organization's presence in nursing research and outcomes-based initiatives at the local, state and national level.

October 06, 2022

Leads communication of findings and results of less complex projects and supports communication of findings and results of large, high visibility projects.

November 22, 2022

Create documentation that captures project requirements, business rules and the desired output for data requests.

December 30, 2022

Collaborate across all asset classes and other key groups within Nationwide Investments to dimension international risks and opportunities, including helping to monitor and manage the approved country list and international investment exception process.

December 31, 2022

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled, but applications received by Aug 31, 2019 will be reviewed with highest priority.

February 02, 2023

Interact directly with research participants, serving as their first point of contact for questions and inquiries related to the study.

March 14, 2023

Demonstrated experience with Light and Confocal microscopy and/or Electron microscopy (at least 2 years).

March 18, 2023

Provide support and recommendations regarding administrative requests to the sponsor such as submission of re-budget requests, no-cost extension letters, changes to key personnel, requests for carryover of unspent funds, budget short falls/overruns, as well as subaward activity .

March 19, 2023

Understand and communicate sponsor and University restrictions regarding PI/staff eligibility, cost sharing, sponsor restrictions, award terms, etc.

May 09, 2023

Assist with scheduling meetings, including arranging for space, notifying participants, preparing agendas and minutes and following up on all commitments to ensure that necessary arrangements have been made.

May 20, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Research Professional in Indianapolis, IN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

162114

209698

181721

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

180347

241381

207177

What is the average salary for Research Professional in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Research Professional in Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Research Professional ranges from $162,114 to $209,698 with the average base salary of $181,721. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $180,347 to $241,381 with the average total cash compensation of $207,177.

View Average Salary for Research Professional as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$181,721	$162,114 - $209,698
Bonus	$25,455	$18,233 - $31,683
Total Pay	$207,177	$180,347 - $241,381

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Research Professional Salary Near Indianapolis, IN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Fishers, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $159,193 - $205,920	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Greenwood, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $162,047 - $209,612	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Carmel, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $161,914 - $209,439	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Anderson, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $154,283 - $199,568	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Bloomington, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $153,473 - $198,521	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN
CITY, STATE Muncie, IN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $153,683 - $198,793	COMPARE TO Indianapolis, IN

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Indianapolis is in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States, in central Indiana. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Indianapolis (balance) encompasses a total area of 368.2 square miles (954 km2), of which 361.5 square miles (936 km2) is land and 6.7 square miles (17 km2) is water. The consolidated city boundaries are coterminous with Marion County, with the exception of the autonomous municipalities of Beech Grove, Lawrence, Southport, and Speedway. Indianapolis is the 16th largest city by land area in the U.S. Indianapolis is within the Tipton Till Plain, a flat to...

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