Chemist Salary in Iowa
Based on 600+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$81,830
$39.341/hr
vs National Average
$86,969
-5.9% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$62K – $135K
600 employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — Chemist in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,550 |
| 25th percentile | $64,750 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $81,830 |
| 75th percentile | $105,350 |
| 90th percentile | $134,520 |
Historical Salary Trend — Chemist in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,830 |
| 2023 | $75,540 |
| 2024 | $81,830 |
| Year | Iowa Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $76,830 | $79,362 |
| 2023 | $75,540 | $83,812 |
| 2024 | $81,830 | $86,969 |