Careers · Chemical Engineers · Iowa
Chemical Engineers in Iowa
Chemical engineers design equipment and develop manufacturing processes for producing chemicals and products like plastics, gasoline, detergents, and paper. They work in chemical plants, refineries, and manufacturing facilities, applying principles of chemistry, physics, and engineering to solve production problems and improve industrial processes. In Iowa the median pay is $117,590 a year, 6% below the national median of $125,040.
$117,590median pay in Iowa, per year
$92,050–$124,120middle half earn
40employed in Iowa
$125,040U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Iowa
18open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Iowa or remote
7employers hiring
13posted in the last 7 days
TX · FL · AZwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
ScienceCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionComplex Problem SolvingActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisSystems Evaluation
Knowledge areas
Engineering and TechnologyChemistryMathematics (knowledge)DesignPhysicsProduction and Processing
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Chemical Engineers.
Licenses and training in Iowa
Chemical Engineers pay in other states
New Mexico · $158,190Virginia · $136,380Alabama · $135,030Louisiana · $134,800Delaware · $133,670Texas · $132,750West Virginia · $129,210New York · $129,060Washington · $128,290Oklahoma · $127,790
Related occupations
Aerospace EngineersAgricultural EngineersBioengineers and Biomedical EngineersCivil EngineersTransportation EngineersWater/Wastewater EngineersComputer Hardware EngineersElectrical Engineers
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against chemical engineers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 17-2041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Iowa, annual.