How much does a Polymer Chemist make in Waterloo, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Polymer Chemist in Waterloo, IA is $67,691. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $51,108 to a high of $81,794, with most professionals earning between $59,011 and $75,073.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Polymer Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Polymer Chemist Salary $51,108 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Polymer Chemist Salary $59,011 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Polymer Chemist Salary $67,691 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Polymer Chemist Salary $75,073 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Polymer Chemist Salary $81,794 Waterloo,IA April 01, 2025
25% $59,011 10% $51,108 90% $81,794 75% $75,073 $67,691 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Polymer Chemist

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Waterloo, Iowa    Waterloo is a city in and the county seat of Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census the population decreased by 0....More

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