How much does a Research Chemist make in IA?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Research Chemist in Iowa is $105,404. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $94,089 to $117,594, with most professionals earning between $83,787 and $128,693.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Research Chemist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $83,787 IA March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $94,089 IA March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $105,404 IA March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $117,594 IA March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Research Chemist Salary $128,693 IA March 01, 2025
25% $94,089 10% $83,787 90% $128,693 75% $117,594 $105,404 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Ackley, IA Avg. Salary $100,888 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $106,395 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $105,844 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $106,175 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $105,844 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $105,184 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $104,413 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $97,033 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $96,923 Date Updated March 01, 2025
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $105,844 Date Updated March 01, 2025
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    Chemist II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Research Chemist

    4 - 7 years experience
    Master's Degree or MBA

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    Chemist IV

    7 + years experience
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