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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2024

Chemical Engineers salary in Indianapolis, Indiana

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated April 30, 2026

2024 wage data not published for chemical engineers in Indianapolis, Indiana

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.

BLS still reports an estimated 50 workers in this role in Indianapolis, Indiana in 2024.

Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.

Salary distribution

Where Indianapolis chemical engineers fall on the wage curve.

Distribution not available

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Engineering and Technology

    Knowledge

    5.0 / 5
  • Mathematics

    Knowledge

    4.8 / 5
  • Chemistry

    Knowledge

    4.8 / 5
  • Physics

    Knowledge

    4.4 / 5
  • Production and Processing

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Design

    Knowledge

    4.3 / 5
  • Science

    Basic skill

    4.3 / 5
  • Complex Problem Solving

    Technical

    4.1 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Monitor and analyze data from processes and experiments.

  2. 02

    Develop safety procedures to be employed by workers operating equipment or working in close proximity to ongoing chemical reactions.

  3. 03

    Develop processes to separate components of liquids or gases or generate electrical currents, using controlled chemical processes.

  4. 04

    Troubleshoot problems with chemical manufacturing processes.

  5. 05

    Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance or to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

  6. 06

    Conduct research to develop new and improved chemical manufacturing processes.

  7. 07

    Perform laboratory studies of steps in manufacture of new products and test proposed processes in small-scale operation, such as a pilot plant.

  8. 08

    Prepare estimate of production costs and production progress reports for management.

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Frequently asked questions

What education is required for Chemical Engineers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Indianapolis CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.