Engineering Iowa City, IA Pop. 74,828

Chemical Engineer Salary in Iowa City, Iowa

The median chemical engineer salary in Iowa City, IA is $100,947 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 6.7% above the Iowa state average.

City Median
$100,947
vs State Avg
+$6,376
vs National
$-5,313
Cost of Living
95%

Chemical Engineer Salary in Iowa City by Experience

In Iowa City, an entry-level chemical engineer earns around $66,500, while experienced professionals earn up to $153,900 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$66,500
$-3,500 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$102,600
$-5,400 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$153,900
$-8,100 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Iowa City, IA

Percentile Iowa City
10th Percentile $64,600
25th Percentile $79,800
Median (50th) $100,947
75th Percentile $131,100
90th Percentile $163,400

Chemical Engineer Salary in Other Iowa Cities

Des Moines, IA
$97,759
Pop. 214,133
Cedar Rapids, IA
$93,509
Pop. 137,710
Davenport, IA
$91,384
Pop. 101,724
Sioux City, IA
$89,258
Pop. 85,797

How to Become a Chemical Engineer in Iowa City

Education

Most chemical engineer positions require a bachelor's degree. Iowa City and the surrounding Iowa area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Process EngineeringChemical ProcessesASPENSafety EngineeringQuality ControlThermodynamics

Job Outlook

Nationally, chemical engineer employment is projected to grow 8% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Iowa City may vary based on local industry and population growth.