Chemical Engineers Salary in Iowa
Chemical Engineers in Iowa earn a median of $117,590 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $117,590
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($125,040)
- Rank among states
- 17 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 40
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,610; the top 10% earn over $134,030. Nationally the range is $79,420 to $182,880.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Materials Engineers$64,270 median in Iowa
- Materials Scientists$88,320 median in Iowa
- Automotive Engineers$97,700 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Mechanical Engineers$97,700 median in Iowa
- Nanosystems Engineers$103,090 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$96,430 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Chemical Engineers pay in Iowa
How much do chemical engineers make in Iowa?
The median is $117,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,610 and the top 10% earn over $134,030. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for chemical engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 17 of 41 (−6% vs. the national median of $125,040). Living costs are not included.