Chemists Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $77,240 -8.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.14
10th percentile $63,280
90th percentile $107,710
Employed locally 30
National median $84,150

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,280
    25th
    $63,280
    50th (median)
    $77,240
    75th
    $81,490
    90th
    $107,710

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemists salary vs area income 104% Median Chemists salary is 4% 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
    Cedar Rapids, IA $108,460
    West Virginia $108,010

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $85,010
    Biological Technicians $51,300
    Biological Scientists, All Other $66,080
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $60,330
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $77,510
    Agricultural Technicians $54,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemists make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Chemists in Iowa City, IA is $37.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.51 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Chemists salaries?

    The median Chemists salary in Iowa City, IA is 8.2% below 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Chemists (10th percentile) earn around $63,280 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,280.