Chemists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $108,460 +28.9% vs national
Median hourly $52.15
10th percentile $63,360
90th percentile $148,720
Employed locally 90
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,360
    25th
    $78,200
    50th (median)
    $108,460
    75th
    $108,460
    90th
    $148,720

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 141% Median Chemists salary is 41% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Albuquerque, NM $137,740
    New Mexico $134,370
    Maryland $131,910
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $130,830

    Nearby metros — Chemists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $153,320
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $145,430
    Peoria, IL $122,950
    Louisiana $109,150
    West Virginia $108,010
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $104,870

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $80,320
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $43,160
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,010
    School Psychologists $50,290
    Chemical Technicians $55,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $98,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $52.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.98 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 28.9% above the national median of $84,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemists in Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $63,360 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,200.