Chemical Engineers pay range in Indianapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $103,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $119,030 or more. The middle half of chemical engineers in Indianapolis earn between $104,030 and $119,030.
- $103K10th
- $104K25th
- $118KMedian
- $119K75th
- $119K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $115,420 | $9,618 | $55.49 |
| Median | $118,010 | $9,834 | $56.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $104,030 | $8,669 | $50.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $119,030 | $9,919 | $57.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Engineers pay in Indianapolis vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Chemical engineers in Indianapolis earn about the same as the Indiana average ($114,590) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($129,980). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $125,040.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | $115,420 | $118,010 | $103,320 | $119,030 | n/a |
| Indiana | $114,590 | $113,160 | $89,990 | $135,940 | 720 |
| United States | $129,980 | $125,040 | $79,420 | $182,880 | 21,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Chemical Engineers salary after taxes in Indianapolis
On the average salary of $115,420, a single filer in Indianapolis takes home about $84,284 a year, or $7,024 a month and $3,242 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Is Indianapolis a good place for chemical engineers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Indianapolis area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $115,420 buys what about $120,611 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Indianapolis ($49,340). A typical home costs $295,921, or 2.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Engineers salary in other Indiana cities
Indianapolis ranks 3rd of 3 Indiana metro areas for this job; Evansville pays the most ($128,250).
- Evansville$128,250
- Columbus$115,550
- Indianapolis$115,420
Highest-paying cities for chemical engineers
Houston, TX pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($155,750).
- Houston, TX$155,750
- Austin, TX$149,140
- Dallas, TX$147,410
- Lake Charles, LA$144,900
- Trenton, NJ$144,720
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Chemical Engineers salary in Indianapolis: questions
How much do chemical engineers make an hour in Indianapolis?
$55.49 an hour on average, and $56.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical engineers salary in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $103,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $104,030, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical engineers take-home pay in Indianapolis?
About $84,284 a year ($7,024 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $115,420. Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
Do chemical engineers earn more in Indianapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($129,980).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2041; area Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN (26900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%).
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