Chemical Technicians Salary in Iowa
Chemical Technicians in Iowa earn a median of $58,090 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($60,390)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,750; the top 10% earn over $74,070. Nationally the range is $41,740 to $92,040.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Chemists$86,100 median in Iowa
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$63,120 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$50,480 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58,690 median in Iowa
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,410 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$71,670 median in Iowa
Chemical Technicians pay in Iowa
How much do chemical technicians make in Iowa?
The median is $58,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,750 and the top 10% earn over $74,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for chemical technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $60,390). Living costs are not included.