Chemists Salary in Indiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Indiana
Chemists in Indiana earn a median salary of $74,704 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.2% vs the national median of $84,150. An estimated 1,690 chemists are employed across Indiana, with salaries ranging from $49,320 to $96,310 depending on location.
$74,704
Avg median salary in Indiana
$96,310
Highest paying metro
$49,320
Lowest paying metro
1,690
Employed in Indiana
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Chemists salaries by city in Indiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Indiana | $96,310 | $70,570 | $121,240 | 90 |
| Elkhart, IN | $78,890 | $59,190 | $83,120 | 80 |
| Northern Indiana | $78,690 | $73,190 | $100,840 | 50 |
| South Bend, IN-MI | $76,960 | $62,660 | $97,560 | 80 |
| Bloomington, IN | $76,560 | $64,740 | $96,920 | 130 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $76,180 | $69,930 | $94,170 | 40 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $75,990 | $63,020 | $92,920 | 50 |
| Evansville, IN | $75,000 | $63,230 | $94,710 | 80 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $74,260 | $61,630 | $107,600 | 940 |
| Central Indiana | $63,580 | $63,580 | $80,100 | 40 |
| Lafayette, IN | $49,320 | $40,270 | $97,240 | 110 |