Chemists salary
in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
- Middle 50%
- $65,140–$99,870
- vs U.S. median
- -14%
- Metro rank
- #59 of 68
Chemists in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro earn a median of $78,770 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,310 jobs (May 2025). That is 14% below the U.S. median of $91,240 and in line with the IN statewide median of $78,770. It ranks #59 of 68 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,310 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Indianapolis
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Corteva Agriscience | $132,000 | 5 |
| Eli Lilly and | $102,000 | 15 |
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Questions
What is the average Chemists salary in Indianapolis?
The BLS median is $78,770 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,310 jobs pay between $65,140 and $99,870. The 10th percentile is $58,170 and the 90th is $133,140.
Is Indianapolis a high-paying metro for Chemists?
That is 14% below the U.S. median of $91,240 and in line with the IN statewide median of $78,770. It ranks #59 of 68 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Chemists make an hour in Indianapolis?
About $37.87 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $78,770 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $31.32–$48.01 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Chemists the most in Indianapolis?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Corteva Agriscience ($132,000), Eli Lilly and ($102,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.