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Chemists average salary by city in Iowa
- Davenport$102,990
- Cedar Rapids$97,030
- Des Moines$96,700
- Ames$92,310
- Iowa City$75,460
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | $102,990 | $103,980 | $77,090 | $77,982 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $97,030 | $80,510 | $75,820 | $74,015 | 89 |
| Des Moines | $96,700 | $87,560 | $68,450 | $73,796 | 92 |
| Ames | $92,310 | $84,300 | $67,620 | $70,874 | 89 |
| Iowa City | $75,460 | $65,270 | $65,270 | $59,660 | 92 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-2031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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