How much does a Petroleum Chemist make?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Petroleum Chemist in Indianapolis, IN is $79,558. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,742 to $89,387, with most professionals earning between $60,805 and $98,335.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Petroleum Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $60,805 Indianapolis,IN January 01, 2025
25th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $69,742 Indianapolis,IN January 01, 2025
50th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $79,558 Indianapolis,IN January 01, 2025
75th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $89,387 Indianapolis,IN January 01, 2025
90th Percentile Petroleum Chemist Salary $98,335 Indianapolis,IN January 01, 2025
25% $69,742 10% $60,805 90% $98,335 75% $89,387 $79,558 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Petroleum Chemist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Petroleum Chemist in Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Petroleum Chemist ranges from $69,742 to $89,387 with the average base salary of $79,558. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $71,345 to $93,342 with the average total cash compensation of $82,199.
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