Chemical Technicians Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $52,940 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.45
10th percentile $45,680
90th percentile $63,190
Employed locally 60
National median $57,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,680
    25th
    $48,920
    50th (median)
    $52,940
    75th
    $60,720
    90th
    $63,190

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemical Technicians salary vs area income 88% Median Chemical Technicians salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dothan, AL $128,190
    Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $88,990
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $88,800
    Baton Rouge, LA $86,360
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $83,530
    Louisiana $83,480

    Nearby metros — Chemical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $88,990
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $81,630
    Springfield, MA $81,070
    Joplin, MO-KS $68,720
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $68,240
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $66,690

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $49,320
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $75,000
    Biological Scientists, All Other $58,450
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $75,850
    Biological Technicians $46,380
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $80,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemical Technicians make per hour in Lafayette?

    The median hourly wage for Chemical Technicians in Lafayette, IN is $25.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.98 or more per hour.

    Is Lafayette above or below average for Chemical Technicians salaries?

    The median Chemical Technicians salary in Lafayette, IN is 8.4% below the national median of $57,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemical Technicians in Lafayette?

    Entry-level Chemical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,680 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,920.