The median annual wage for Chemists in Ames, IA is $94,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $92,820.
Pay spans roughly $62,580 at the 10th percentile to $136,290 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $45.67 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as chemists in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $94,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $92,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $45.67 |
| 10th percentile | $62,580 |
| 90th percentile | $136,290 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.