Chemists Salary in Iowa
Chemists in Iowa earn a median of $86,100 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,100
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($91,240)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,270; the top 10% earn over $137,560. Nationally the range is $58,460 to $160,830.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Chemical Technicians$58,090 median in Iowa
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$58,690 median in Iowa
- Nanotechnology Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64,410 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Quality Control Analysts$50,480 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$88,320 median in Iowa
- Non-Destructive Testing Specialists$63,120 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
Chemists pay in Iowa
How much do chemists make in Iowa?
The median is $86,100 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $65,270 and the top 10% earn over $137,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for chemists?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $91,240). Living costs are not included.