verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Chemical Engineer Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$113,160/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$54.41/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
720
public U.S. Median
$125,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$121,248 #17 of 41

Chemical Engineer pay in Indiana, explained

Chemical engineers in Indiana earn a median of $113,160 per year ($54.41 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $125,040. Entry-level workers earn around $89,990, while the most experienced chemical engineers reach about $135,940. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $113,160 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $113,160 is worth about $121,248 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #17 for real pay (vs #23 on the sticker number).

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Chemical Engineer pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$89,990
$43.26/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$113,160
$54.41/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$135,940
$65.36/hr

Chemical Engineer pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $113,160 $121,248
Illinois $121,560 $121,611 −$8,400
Kentucky $117,170 $129,959 −$4,010
Ohio $111,200 $119,861 +$1,960
Michigan $103,230 $107,289 +$9,930

Chemical Engineer in Indiana: FAQ

How much do chemical engineers make in Indiana?

Chemical engineers in Indiana earn a median of $113,160 per year ($54.41 per hour), compared with $125,040 nationally.

Does Indiana pay chemical engineers well?

At $113,160, Indiana pays 10% below the national median for chemical engineers. An estimated 720 work in the state.

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