How much does a chemical technician make in Iowa?
$58,090a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in Iowa. That is $27.93 an hour or $4,841 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.93
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,750Median: $58,090Highest 10%: $74,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,750 | $21.51 | |
| 25th | $50,630 | $24.34 | |
| Median | $58,090 | $27.93 | |
| 75th | $63,480 | $30.52 | |
| 90th | $74,070 | $35.61 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $64,410 |
| Omaha, NE | $62,700 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $58,090 |
| Des Moines, IA | $57,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemical technicians.
| 30. Michigan | $58,180 |
| 31. Alabama | $58,150 |
| 32. Georgia | $58,120 |
| 33. Iowa | $58,090 |
| 34. Oregon | $57,960 |
| 35. North Dakota | $57,760 |
| 36. Connecticut | $57,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $27.93 ($58,090 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $58,090 against $60,390 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Iowa rank for chemical technician pay?
Iowa ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays chemical technicians the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $64,410 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.