How much does a chemist make in Indiana?
$78,770a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Indiana. That is $37.87 an hour or $6,564 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.87
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,960Median: $78,770Highest 10%: $133,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,960 | $27.38 | |
| 25th | $63,790 | $30.67 | |
| Median | $78,770 | $37.87 | |
| 75th | $99,870 | $48.01 | |
| 90th | $133,100 | $64.01 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Cincinnati, OH | $96,170 |
| Evansville, IN | $95,210 |
| Chicago, IL | $90,920 |
| Louisville, KY | $86,090 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $78,860 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $78,770 |
| Elkhart, IN | $77,830 |
| Bloomington, IN | $77,080 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $76,290 |
| South Bend, IN | $74,890 |
| Lafayette, IN | $52,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 39. Utah | $80,770 |
| 40. Mississippi | $80,060 |
| 41. South Carolina | $79,670 |
| 42. Indiana | $78,770 |
| 43. Wisconsin | $78,730 |
| 44. Idaho | $78,000 |
| 45. Pennsylvania | $77,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $37.87 ($78,770 a year).
Do chemists make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $78,770 against $91,240 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Indiana rank for chemist pay?
Indiana ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays chemists the most?
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, with a median of $96,170 a year.
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.