Chemists Salary in Iowa
Ranked #27 of 51 · IA
6.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $94,080 ≈ $45/hr
Median annual salary $86,100
Employment 570
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $65,270P25 $68,740 Median $86,100P75 $106,810P90 $137,560
About 80% of chemistss in Iowa earn between $65,270 and $137,560. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean chemists salary in Iowa is $94,080, about 6.3% below the U.S. average ($100,450). That works out to roughly $45/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $103,980 | $102,990 | 50 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $89,130 | $102,850 | 60 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $87,560 | $96,700 | 150 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $86,120 | $93,110 | 80 |
| Ames, IA | $84,300 | $92,310 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $80,510 | $97,030 | 70 |
| Iowa City, IA | $65,270 | $75,460 | 40 |