Chemical Technicians pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $71,590 or more. The middle half of chemical technicians in Columbus earn between $37,070 and $59,290.
- $37K10th
- $37K25th
- $45KMedian
- $59K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,230 | $4,102 | $23.67 |
| Median | $45,360 | $3,780 | $21.81 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,070 | $3,089 | $17.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,290 | $4,941 | $28.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Technicians pay in Columbus vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Chemical technicians in Columbus earn 20% less than the Indiana average ($61,580) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($63,900). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $60,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $49,230 | $45,360 | $37,070 | $71,590 | 40 |
| Indiana | $61,580 | $59,290 | $37,650 | $94,300 | 1,990 |
| United States | $63,900 | $60,390 | $41,740 | $92,040 | 57,540 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Chemical Technicians salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $49,230, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $39,445 a year, or $3,287 a month and $1,517 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Is Columbus a good place for chemical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.0), so the average $49,230 buys what about $52,934 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($48,470). A typical home costs $277,164, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Technicians salary in other Indiana cities
Columbus ranks 7th of 8 Indiana metro areas for this job; Evansville pays the most ($77,350).
- Evansville$77,350
- Lafayette$70,360
- Terre Haute$64,880
- Indianapolis$61,060
- Bloomington$60,170
- South Bend$51,400
- Columbus$49,230
- Fort Wayne$49,200
Highest-paying cities for chemical technicians
Baton Rouge, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($94,470).
- Baton Rouge, LA$94,470
- Lake Charles, LA$89,340
- Augusta, GA$83,060
- Niles, MI$81,900
- Beaumont, TX$80,360
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Chemical Technicians salary in Columbus: questions
How much do chemical technicians make an hour in Columbus?
$23.67 an hour on average, and $21.81 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical technicians salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical technicians take-home pay in Columbus?
About $39,445 a year ($3,287 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,230. Includes Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
Do chemical technicians earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,900).
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 19-4031; area Columbus, IN (18020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.0%.
- 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 Columbus's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.21, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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