Chemists Salary in Bloomington, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bloomington, IN

Median annual salary $76,560 -9% vs national
Median hourly $36.81
10th percentile $50,020
90th percentile $125,430
Employed locally 130
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,020
    25th
    $64,740
    50th (median)
    $76,560
    75th
    $96,920
    90th
    $125,430

    Bloomington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,949 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 122% Median Chemists salary is 22% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    New Mexico $134,370
    Maryland $131,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830

    Nearby metros — Chemists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $127,120
    Lexington Park, MD $125,820
    West Virginia $108,010
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $105,770
    Springfield, MA $104,000

    Related occupations in Bloomington, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $81,330
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $103,360
    Chemical Technicians $49,370
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,690
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,180
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $53,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Bloomington?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Bloomington, IN is $36.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.06 or more per hour.

    Is Bloomington above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Bloomington, IN is 9% below the national median of $84,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemists in Bloomington?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $50,020 per year in Bloomington, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,740.