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Chemists average salary by city in Indiana
- Evansville$111,000
- Indianapolis$88,560
- Elkhart$88,160
- Terre Haute$85,010
- Fort Wayne$82,980
- Bloomington$82,810
- South Bend$80,280
- Lafayette$73,960
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evansville | $111,000 | $95,210 | $75,740 | $82,244 | 92 |
| Indianapolis | $88,560 | $78,770 | $65,140 | $66,736 | 96 |
| Elkhart | $88,160 | $77,830 | $63,790 | $66,493 | 90 |
| Terre Haute | $85,010 | $76,290 | $61,130 | $64,434 | 88 |
| Fort Wayne | $82,980 | $78,860 | $59,800 | $63,444 | 93 |
| Bloomington | $82,810 | $77,080 | $60,450 | $62,882 | 95 |
| South Bend | $80,280 | $74,890 | $59,140 | $61,541 | 93 |
| Lafayette | $73,960 | $52,140 | $42,570 | $57,738 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Evansville's local income tax (1.25%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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 19-2031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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