Chemical Engineer salary in Columbus, IN
Based on 16 certified H-1B filings in the Columbus, IN metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Process Engineer
Median salary$95,649
Middle 50%$82.9k–$109.7k
vs. national median−19%comparison median $118,700
Filings16FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $81,493 |
| 25th | $82,929 |
| 50th (median) | $95,649 |
| 75th | $109,734 |
| 90th | $121,431 |
Cost of living
Columbus's median Chemical Engineer salary of $95,649 is worth about $102,800 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Columbus = 93.0).
Compared with all workers here
All Chemical Engineers in the Columbus, IN area earned a median of $109,190 in May 2025 (40 employed). The H-1B median here is $95,649, 12% lower.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cummins | $95,649 | 16 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.