There are over 274,000 jobs in Indiana directly tied to the health and life sciences industry. This equals nearly 10% of all jobs in the state. In fact, 4.4% of life sciences jobs in the nation are found here. Jobs in the life sciences pay well. The average wage in the pharmaceutical sector in Indiana is $88,384. The average local wage for the medical device diagnostics and equipment sector is $58,931. Both figures are significantly higher than the overall average Indiana wage of $34,724.
Jobs in the life sciences industry are projected to continue growing in the future. In the Bloomington area, local firms project the need to fill approximately 750 positions over the next 2 years.
Our goal is to prepare Hoosiers for jobs in the life sciences, biotech and biomanufacturing industries. Major employers in Bloomington and the surrounding area are giving their support to this exciting new initiative, contact us for information about being involved.
