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How much does a chemical technician make in South Bend?

$47,300a year

Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area. That is $22.74 an hour or $3,942 a month.

Hourly
$22.74
Vs. national median
-22%
Rank among cities
176 of 193
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,470Median: $47,300Highest 10%: $74,110
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,470$17.53
25th$37,950$18.25
Median$47,300$22.74
75th$58,790$28.26
90th$74,110$35.63

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for chemical technicians.

Evansville, IN$85,230
Lafayette, IN$64,190
Chicago, IL$62,100
Indianapolis, IN$62,020
Cincinnati, OH$61,760
Bloomington, IN$61,640
Louisville, KY$58,540
Terre Haute, IN$58,430
Fort Wayne, IN$46,060
Chemical Technician salary in Indiana Chemical Technician salary in all states

Related jobs in South Bend

Same field, median yearly pay.

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Chemist$74,890
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$73,200
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$58,570
Salaries for every job in South Bend, IN

Frequently asked questions

How much does a chemical technician make an hour in South Bend?

The median hourly pay in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area is $22.74 ($47,300 a year).

Do chemical technicians make more in South Bend than the national average?

No: $47,300 against $60,390 nationally, 22% less.

How does South Bend compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $59,290, so South Bend pays 20% less.

Where does South Bend rank for chemical technician pay?

176 of 193 metro areas with data.

How much does a chemical technician make starting out in South Bend?

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,470 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,110 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.