Chemists pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for chemists is $37.87 an hour ($78,770 a year). About 2,480 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($91,240). Indiana ranks 42nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemists in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.38 | $56,960 |
| 25% of workers | $30.67 | $63,790 |
| Half of workers (median) | $37.87 | $78,770 |
| 75% of workers | $48.01 | $99,870 |
| 90% of workers | $64.01 | $133,140 |
Chemists pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Evansville | $95,210 | 140 |
| Fort Wayne | $78,860 | 60 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $78,770 | 1,310 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $77,830 | 80 |
| Bloomington | $77,080 | 190 |
| Terre Haute | $76,290 | 50 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $74,890 | 70 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $52,140 | 120 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +6.4% over ten years, faster than average · about 5,900 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $64,700 |
| Physical Scientists, All Other | $68,670 |
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