Chemistry Teachers Salary in Iowa
Chemistry Teachers in Iowa earn a median of $82,050 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $82,050
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($93,250)
- Rank among states
- 31 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,090; the top 10% earn over $154,290. Nationally the range is $57,870 to $172,110.
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- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$78,060 median in Iowa
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$104,270 median in Iowa
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$80,300 median in Iowa
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$103,360 median in Iowa
Chemistry Teachers pay in Iowa
How much do chemistry teachers make in Iowa?
The median is $82,050 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,090 and the top 10% earn over $154,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for chemistry teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 31 of 48 (−12% vs. the national median of $93,250). Living costs are not included.