Chemists Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $78,890 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.93
10th percentile $59,190
90th percentile $110,740
Employed locally 80
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,190
    25th
    $59,190
    50th (median)
    $78,890
    75th
    $83,120
    90th
    $110,740

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 120% Median Chemists salary is 20% 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 Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$67,080
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$75,120
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$57,950
    Chemical Technicians$46,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Elkhart, IN is $37.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $66.75 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Elkhart, IN is 6.3% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $59,190 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,190.