How much does a chemist make in Iowa?
$86,100a year
Median yearly pay for chemists in Iowa. That is $41.39 an hour or $7,175 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.39
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,270Median: $86,100Highest 10%: $137,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,270 | $31.38 | |
| 25th | $68,740 | $33.05 | |
| Median | $86,100 | $41.39 | |
| 75th | $106,800 | $51.35 | |
| 90th | $137,600 | $66.13 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $104,000 |
| Des Moines, IA | $87,560 |
| Ames, IA | $84,300 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $80,510 |
| Omaha, NE | $74,890 |
| Iowa City, IA | $65,270 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemists.
| 23. New York | $90,600 |
| 24. Tennessee | $87,930 |
| 25. Vermont | $86,120 |
| 26. Iowa | $86,100 |
| 27. West Virginia | $85,560 |
| 28. Ohio | $85,270 |
| 29. Illinois | $85,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $41.39 ($86,100 a year).
Do chemists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $86,100 against $91,240 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Iowa rank for chemist pay?
Iowa ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays chemists the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $104,000 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.