Chemical Technicians pay range in South Bend
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,470 a year or less, while the top 10% make $74,110 or more. The middle half of chemical technicians in South Bend earn between $37,950 and $58,790.
- $36K10th
- $38K25th
- $47KMedian
- $59K75th
- $74K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,400 | $4,283 | $24.71 |
| Median | $47,300 | $3,942 | $22.74 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,950 | $3,162 | $18.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,790 | $4,899 | $28.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Chemical Technicians pay in South Bend vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Chemical technicians in South Bend earn 17% less than the Indiana average ($61,580) and 20% less than the U.S. average ($63,900). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $60,390.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend | $51,400 | $47,300 | $36,470 | $74,110 | 60 |
| 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 South Bend
On the average salary of $51,400, a single filer in South Bend takes home about $41,086 a year, or $3,424 a month and $1,580 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in MI | $41,542 | $3,462 |
| Working in IN | $41,086 | $3,424 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Is South Bend a good place for chemical technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the South Bend area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $51,400 buys what about $55,353 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in South Bend ($46,540). A typical home costs $238,866, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemical Technicians salary in other Indiana cities
South Bend ranks 6th 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 South Bend: questions
How much do chemical technicians make an hour in South Bend?
$24.71 an hour on average, and $22.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level chemical technicians salary in South Bend?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,470 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemical technicians take-home pay in South Bend?
About $41,086 a year ($3,424 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,400. Includes South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
Do chemical technicians earn more in South Bend than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI (43780). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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 South Bend's local income tax (1.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.20, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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