Chemists Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Iowa
Chemists in Iowa earn a median salary of $85,260 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.3% vs the national median of $84,150. An estimated 560 chemists are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $76,290 to $108,460 depending on location.
$85,260
Avg median salary in Iowa
$108,460
Highest paying metro
$76,290
Lowest paying metro
560
Employed in Iowa
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Chemists salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $108,460 | $78,200 | $108,460 | 90 |
| Ames, IA | $94,990 | $73,110 | $99,400 | 40 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $84,240 | $65,120 | $122,650 | 50 |
| Des Moines, IA | $83,570 | $65,490 | $101,030 | 150 |
| Southeast Iowa | $80,980 | $65,410 | $99,530 | 70 |
| Iowa City, IA | $77,240 | $63,280 | $81,490 | 30 |
| Northeast Iowa | $76,310 | $66,930 | $120,110 | 70 |
| Northwest Iowa | $76,290 | $62,460 | $99,490 | 60 |