SOC 25-1052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary — Indiana
Indiana · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in Indiana is $81,530 per year, 12.6% below the national median of $93,250.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in Indiana is $81,530 per year, 12.6% below the national median of $93,250. Half of workers earn between $63,250 and $103,460. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $57,800 and the ninetieth at $160,680.
Employment stands at 530, or 0.2 jobs per thousand held locally. Indiana ranks number 35th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, South Bend records the highest median at $80,260. Of the 753 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 158th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,800 | −38.0% |
| 25th | $63,250 | −32.2% |
| Median (50th) | $81,530 | −12.6% |
| 75th | $103,460 | +10.9% |
| 90th | $160,680 | +72.3% |
| Mean | $95,440 | +2.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Bend | $80,260 | 100 | |
| 2 | Indianapolis | $79,660 | 70 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $81,530 goes as far as $87,385 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$87,385US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,530 a year, 12.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $57,800 to $160,680 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 530 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 35th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is South Bend, at $80,260.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in Indiana?
The median annual wage is $81,530, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $93,250, so pay in Indiana is 12.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Indiana earns more than $160,680 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $57,800 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in South Bend, at $80,260 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 530 jobs in this occupation in Indiana. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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