Chemical Technicians pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for chemical technicians is $28.50 an hour ($59,290 a year). About 1,990 people work in this job there.
That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($60,390). Indiana ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemical technicians in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.10 | $37,650 |
| 25% of workers | $22.41 | $46,610 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.50 | $59,290 |
| 75% of workers | $36.27 | $75,430 |
| 90% of workers | $45.34 | $94,300 |
Chemical Technicians pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Evansville | $85,230 | 220 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $64,190 | 80 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $62,020 | 730 |
| Bloomington | $61,640 | 90 |
| Terre Haute | $58,430 | 50 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $47,300 | 60 |
| Fort Wayne | $46,060 | 80 |
| Columbus | $45,360 | 40 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemical technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4.9% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 7,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Biological Technicians | $58,790 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $49,020 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $48,650 |
| Food Science Technicians | $44,630 |
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