Chemical Engineers pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for chemical engineers is $54.41 an hour ($113,160 a year). About 720 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($125,040). Indiana ranks 23rd of 41 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical engineers in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $43.27 | $89,990 |
| 25% of workers | $49.81 | $103,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $54.41 | $113,160 |
| 75% of workers | $57.23 | $119,030 |
| 90% of workers | $65.36 | $135,940 |
Chemical Engineers pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Evansville | $120,990 | 60 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $118,010 | 0 |
| Columbus | $109,190 | 40 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemical engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Industrial Engineers | $97,480 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $99,590 |
| Civil Engineers | $98,270 |
| Electrical Engineers | $102,670 |
| Engineers, All Other | $120,880 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $112,200 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers | $108,030 |
| Materials Engineers | $101,120 |
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