How much does a chemistry teacher make in Iowa?
$82,050a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in Iowa. That is $39.45 an hour or $6,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.45
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,090Median: $82,050Highest 10%: $154,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,090 | $29.37 | |
| 25th | $64,100 | $30.82 | |
| Median | $82,050 | $39.45 | |
| 75th | $127,200 | $61.15 | |
| 90th | $154,300 | $74.18 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Omaha, NE | $74,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemistry teachers.
| 28. Missouri | $83,000 |
| 29. Wyoming | $82,830 |
| 30. Kentucky | $82,550 |
| 31. Iowa | $82,050 |
| 32. West Virginia | $81,830 |
| 33. Texas | $81,810 |
| 34. New Jersey | $81,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $39.45 ($82,050 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $82,050 against $93,250 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Iowa rank for chemistry teacher pay?
Iowa ranks 31 of 48 states.
Which city in Iowa pays chemistry teachers the most?
Omaha, NE-IA, with a median of $74,630 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.