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Salaries in Ames, IA

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📮 50011 📮 50012 📮 50013 📮 50014 📮 50031 📮 50036 📮 50039 📮 50040 📮 50046 📮 50055 📮 50056 📮 50064 📮 50105 📮 50107 📮 50122 📮 50124 📮 50134 📮 50152 📮 50154 📮 50156 📮 50161 📮 50201 📮 50206 📮 50212 📮 50217 📮 50220 📮 50223 📮 50226 📮 50230 📮 50235 📮 50236 📮 50239 📮 50243 📮 50244 📮 50247 📮 50248 📮 50249 📮 50276 📮 50278 📮 50530

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Cost of Living (RPP)

91.5

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All Items91.5

Services92.3

Housing79.8

Goods96.6

Utilities86.2

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Occupation ▲▼	Median Salary ▲▼	Employment ▲▼	RPP-Adjusted ▲▼	Profile
▶Chief Executives	$206,090	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Chief Executives in Ames, IA P10$94,390 P25$132,020 Median$206,090 P75$294,840 P90$338,090 ▲ +22.26% YoY Nominal +18.4% YoY Real
▶General and Operations Managers	$97,700	1,040	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for General and Operations Managers in Ames, IA P10$43,680 P25$62,510 Median$97,700 P75$143,840 P90$200,000 ▲ +14.2% YoY Nominal +10.6% YoY Real
▶Marketing Managers	$132,050	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Marketing Managers in Ames, IA P10$74,570 P25$103,280 Median$132,050 P75$167,660 P90$217,170 ▲ +4.02% YoY Nominal +0.73% YoY Real
▶Sales Managers	$133,150	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Sales Managers in Ames, IA P10$72,450 P25$95,690 Median$133,150 P75$172,410 P90$235,760 ▲ +3.94% YoY Nominal +0.66% YoY Real
▶Administrative Services Managers	$103,440	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Administrative Services Managers in Ames, IA P10$81,620 P25$82,620 Median$103,440 P75$130,260 P90$147,490 ▲ +15.45% YoY Nominal +11.8% YoY Real
▶Facilities Managers	$88,910	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Facilities Managers in Ames, IA P10$62,710 P25$73,380 Median$88,910 P75$113,690 P90$138,250 ▼ -5.97% YoY Nominal ▼ -8.93% YoY Real
▶Computer and Information Systems Managers	$131,340	130	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Computer and Information Systems Managers in Ames, IA P10$99,210 P25$107,280 Median$131,340 P75$162,600 P90$225,650 ▲ +3.57% YoY Nominal +0.3% YoY Real
▶Financial Managers	$124,010	220	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Financial Managers in Ames, IA P10$76,510 P25$98,800 Median$124,010 P75$167,760 P90$229,400 ▲ +3.34% YoY Nominal +0.08% YoY Real
▶Industrial Production Managers	$113,930	120	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Industrial Production Managers in Ames, IA P10$72,610 P25$93,140 Median$113,930 P75$143,670 P90$194,310 ▲ +6.68% YoY Nominal +3.31% YoY Real
▶Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers	$104,930	60	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers in Ames, IA P10$67,410 P25$81,190 Median$104,930 P75$121,330 P90$157,990 ▲ +15.03% YoY Nominal +11.4% YoY Real
▶Human Resources Managers	$137,390	60	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Human Resources Managers in Ames, IA P10$98,810 P25$116,350 Median$137,390 P75$163,280 P90$224,650 ▲ +4.69% YoY Nominal +1.38% YoY Real
▶Construction Managers	$96,720	120	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Construction Managers in Ames, IA P10$75,140 P25$84,250 Median$96,720 P75$123,140 P90$157,600 ▲ +5.88% YoY Nominal +2.54% YoY Real
▶Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare	$47,660	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare in Ames, IA P10$37,400 P25$39,500 Median$47,660 P75$60,040 P90$67,960 ▲ +3.16% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.1% YoY Real
▶Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary	$106,520	90	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary in Ames, IA P10$78,790 P25$98,370 Median$106,520 P75$131,650 P90$160,490 ▼ -2.06% YoY Nominal ▼ -5.15% YoY Real
▶Architectural and Engineering Managers	$137,010	90	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Architectural and Engineering Managers in Ames, IA P10$112,120 P25$131,650 Median$137,010 P75$155,210 P90$162,470 ▲ +0.46% YoY Nominal ▼ -2.71% YoY Real
▶Food Service Managers	$62,590	100	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Food Service Managers in Ames, IA P10$42,600 P25$53,520 Median$62,590 P75$77,680 P90$105,640 ▼ -18.44% YoY Nominal ▼ -21.01% YoY Real
▶Medical and Health Services Managers	$103,730	280	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Medical and Health Services Managers in Ames, IA P10$75,070 P25$89,060 Median$103,730 P75$129,710 P90$168,120 ▲ +3.89% YoY Nominal +0.61% YoY Real
▶Natural Sciences Managers	$116,540	90	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Natural Sciences Managers in Ames, IA P10$60,270 P25$96,480 Median$116,540 P75$151,070 P90$191,960 ▼ -8.37% YoY Nominal ▼ -11.27% YoY Real
▶Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers	$55,600	150	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers in Ames, IA P10$33,120 P25$40,740 Median$55,600 P75$65,420 P90$89,400 ▼ -1.35% YoY Nominal ▼ -4.46% YoY Real
▶Social and Community Service Managers	$63,770	100	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Social and Community Service Managers in Ames, IA P10$47,100 P25$56,010 Median$63,770 P75$80,170 P90$102,740 ▲ +0.43% YoY Nominal ▼ -2.75% YoY Real
▶Managers, All Other	$138,110	120	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Managers, All Other in Ames, IA P10$64,090 P25$95,280 Median$138,110 P75$168,020 P90$227,960 ▼ -1.99% YoY Nominal ▼ -5.08% YoY Real
▶Buyers and Purchasing Agents	$68,880	180	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Buyers and Purchasing Agents in Ames, IA P10$48,640 P25$57,600 Median$68,880 P75$82,890 P90$106,230 ▲ +6.2% YoY Nominal +2.85% YoY Real
▶Compliance Officers	$80,370	160	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Compliance Officers in Ames, IA P10$51,790 P25$65,300 Median$80,370 P75$92,190 P90$112,900 ▲ +6.06% YoY Nominal +2.71% YoY Real
▶Cost Estimators	$76,920	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Cost Estimators in Ames, IA P10$53,440 P25$59,990 Median$76,920 P75$94,990 P90$124,380 ▼ -3.5% YoY Nominal ▼ -6.55% YoY Real
▶Human Resources Specialists	$70,060	260	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Human Resources Specialists in Ames, IA P10$48,610 P25$60,090 Median$70,060 P75$85,800 P90$106,020 ▲ +1.55% YoY Nominal ▼ -1.66% YoY Real
▶Logisticians	$75,620	80	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Logisticians in Ames, IA P10$48,920 P25$60,090 Median$75,620 P75$95,510 P90$107,870 ▼ -12.47% YoY Nominal ▼ -15.23% YoY Real
▶Project Management Specialists	$97,290	260	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Project Management Specialists in Ames, IA P10$62,720 P25$80,280 Median$97,290 P75$126,940 P90$149,210 ▲ +16% YoY Nominal +12.34% YoY Real
▶Management Analysts	$88,510	150	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Management Analysts in Ames, IA P10$63,330 P25$78,040 Median$88,510 P75$102,570 P90$134,560 ▲ +6.08% YoY Nominal +2.73% YoY Real
▶Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners	$47,980	100	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners in Ames, IA P10$40,700 P25$43,910 Median$47,980 P75$63,710 P90$73,340 ▲ +0.99% YoY Nominal ▼ -2.2% YoY Real
▶Fundraisers	$80,430	80	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Fundraisers in Ames, IA P10$46,320 P25$56,740 Median$80,430 P75$99,120 P90$135,420 ▲ +5.3% YoY Nominal +1.98% YoY Real
▶Training and Development Specialists	$67,860	170	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Training and Development Specialists in Ames, IA P10$48,070 P25$59,870 Median$67,860 P75$85,280 P90$124,530 ▲ +4.84% YoY Nominal +1.53% YoY Real
▶Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$61,100	380	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in Ames, IA P10$40,370 P25$48,650 Median$61,100 P75$77,630 P90$102,140 ▼ -0.55% YoY Nominal ▼ -3.69% YoY Real
▶Business Operations Specialists, All Other	$76,510	710	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Business Operations Specialists, All Other in Ames, IA P10$49,910 P25$63,980 Median$76,510 P75$89,240 P90$104,380 ▲ +17.83% YoY Nominal +14.11% YoY Real
▶Accountants and Auditors	$79,320	530	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Accountants and Auditors in Ames, IA P10$52,370 P25$62,960 Median$79,320 P75$98,100 P90$126,450 ▲ +4.03% YoY Nominal +0.74% YoY Real
▶Property Appraisers and Assessors	$78,480	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Property Appraisers and Assessors in Ames, IA P10$60,430 P25$65,210 Median$78,480 P75$90,570 P90$95,000 ▼ -3% YoY Nominal ▼ -6.07% YoY Real
▶Budget Analysts	$84,030	80	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Budget Analysts in Ames, IA P10$63,760 P25$63,760 Median$84,030 P75$84,030 P90$98,350 ▲ +0.99% YoY Nominal ▼ -2.2% YoY Real
▶Financial and Investment Analysts	$90,650	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Financial and Investment Analysts in Ames, IA P10$51,750 P25$71,200 Median$90,650 P75$112,470 P90$133,360 ▼ -4.57% YoY Nominal ▼ -7.58% YoY Real
▶Personal Financial Advisors	$90,590	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Personal Financial Advisors in Ames, IA P10$53,670 P25$65,000 Median$90,590 P75$131,680 P90$188,800 ▲ +15.84% YoY Nominal +12.19% YoY Real
▶Loan Officers	$84,470	70	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Loan Officers in Ames, IA P10$56,170 P25$75,860 Median$84,470 P75$121,000 P90$157,140 ▲ +8.25% YoY Nominal +4.84% YoY Real
▶Computer Systems Analysts	$96,920	220	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Computer Systems Analysts in Ames, IA P10$69,360 P25$80,890 Median$96,920 P75$104,180 P90$120,030 ▲ +5.23% YoY Nominal +1.91% YoY Real
▶Information Security Analysts	$107,520	30	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Information Security Analysts in Ames, IA P10$69,090 P25$79,840 Median$107,520 P75$128,670 P90$157,390
▶Computer Network Support Specialists	$82,360	200	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Computer Network Support Specialists in Ames, IA P10$52,720 P25$64,760 Median$82,360 P75$82,360 P90$100,790 ▲ +2.89% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.36% YoY Real
▶Computer User Support Specialists	$63,830	350	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Computer User Support Specialists in Ames, IA P10$47,060 P25$56,540 Median$63,830 P75$80,360 P90$100,560 ▲ +2.74% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.51% YoY Real
▶Computer Network Architects	$102,630	30	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Computer Network Architects in Ames, IA P10$62,200 P25$82,060 Median$102,630 P75$107,670 P90$150,870 ▲ +2.9% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.35% YoY Real
▶Network and Computer Systems Administrators	$78,030	90	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Network and Computer Systems Administrators in Ames, IA P10$58,980 P25$70,180 Median$78,030 P75$107,620 P90$134,250 ▼ -16.31% YoY Nominal ▼ -18.95% YoY Real
▶Computer Programmers	$77,720	30	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Computer Programmers in Ames, IA P10$60,080 P25$71,190 Median$77,720 P75$109,420 P90$129,720 ▼ -8.49% YoY Nominal ▼ -11.38% YoY Real
▶Software Developers	$129,440	470	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Software Developers in Ames, IA P10$74,990 P25$100,120 Median$129,440 P75$147,690 P90$165,040 ▲ +1.89% YoY Nominal ▼ -1.33% YoY Real
▶Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$96,560	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers in Ames, IA P10$53,270 P25$82,370 Median$96,560 P75$131,640 P90$131,640 ▲ +7.03% YoY Nominal +3.65% YoY Real
▶Computer Occupations, All Other	$92,310	160	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Computer Occupations, All Other in Ames, IA P10$36,720 P25$74,650 Median$92,310 P75$129,800 P90$161,530 ▼ -11.25% YoY Nominal ▼ -14.05% YoY Real
▶Data Scientists	$79,430	100	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Data Scientists in Ames, IA P10$61,280 P25$64,520 Median$79,430 P75$111,540 P90$135,260 ▲ +2.89% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.36% YoY Real
▶Architects, Except Landscape and Naval	$95,750	30	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Architects, Except Landscape and Naval in Ames, IA P10$58,530 P25$83,140 Median$95,750 P75$123,140 P90$150,470
▶Civil Engineers	$100,200	290	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Civil Engineers in Ames, IA P10$66,350 P25$77,550 Median$100,200 P75$120,230 P90$127,370 ▼ -1.08% YoY Nominal ▼ -4.2% YoY Real
▶Electrical Engineers	$103,750	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Electrical Engineers in Ames, IA P10$69,950 P25$83,160 Median$103,750 P75$127,760 P90$149,300 ▼ -2.54% YoY Nominal ▼ -5.61% YoY Real
▶Industrial Engineers	$88,650	140	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Industrial Engineers in Ames, IA P10$62,910 P25$79,670 Median$88,650 P75$107,220 P90$132,690 ▼ -12.56% YoY Nominal ▼ -15.32% YoY Real
▶Mechanical Engineers	$98,610	120	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Mechanical Engineers in Ames, IA P10$70,830 P25$82,440 Median$98,610 P75$106,080 P90$137,090 ▼ -4.28% YoY Nominal ▼ -7.3% YoY Real
▶Engineers, All Other	$95,260	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Engineers, All Other in Ames, IA P10$74,950 P25$81,950 Median$95,260 P75$114,830 P90$134,190 ▼ -5.12% YoY Nominal ▼ -8.11% YoY Real
▶Architectural and Civil Drafters	$63,620	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Architectural and Civil Drafters in Ames, IA P10$46,550 P25$59,390 Median$63,620 P75$83,630 P90$104,530
▶Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians	$79,210	150	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians in Ames, IA P10$55,100 P25$68,080 Median$79,210 P75$86,530 P90$90,570 ▲ +3.5% YoY Nominal +0.23% YoY Real
▶Soil and Plant Scientists	$65,080	130	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Soil and Plant Scientists in Ames, IA P10$50,210 P25$50,210 Median$65,080 P75$96,890 P90$130,160 ▲ +4.48% YoY Nominal +1.18% YoY Real
▶Biological Scientists, All Other	$82,720	160	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Biological Scientists, All Other in Ames, IA P10$73,920 P25$82,720 Median$82,720 P75$101,540 P90$117,440 ▲ +4.48% YoY Nominal +1.19% YoY Real
▶Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	$93,720	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists in Ames, IA P10$58,460 P25$66,690 Median$93,720 P75$142,140 P90$167,250 ▼ -30.14% YoY Nominal ▼ -32.35% YoY Real
▶Chemists	$84,300	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Chemists in Ames, IA P10$55,710 P25$67,620 Median$84,300 P75$108,010 P90$143,210 ▼ -11.25% YoY Nominal ▼ -14.06% YoY Real
▶Agricultural Technicians	$48,430	140	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Agricultural Technicians in Ames, IA P10$36,110 P25$37,440 Median$48,430 P75$61,180 P90$72,520 ▲ +3.86% YoY Nominal +0.58% YoY Real
▶Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other	$65,020	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other in Ames, IA P10$48,180 P25$52,040 Median$65,020 P75$80,080 P90$85,240 ▲ +4.48% YoY Nominal +1.18% YoY Real
▶Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$82,970	70	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Ames, IA P10$67,770 P25$75,180 Median$82,970 P75$95,820 P90$116,030 ▲ +4.48% YoY Nominal +1.18% YoY Real
▶Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	$50,260	400	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Ames, IA P10$50,260 P25$50,260 Median$50,260 P75$61,920 P90$73,510 ▲ +3.48% YoY Nominal +0.21% YoY Real
▶Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors	$69,750	130	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Ames, IA P10$42,480 P25$48,520 Median$69,750 P75$114,710 P90$123,280 ▲ +5.17% YoY Nominal +1.85% YoY Real
▶Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$46,370	120	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Child, Family, and School Social Workers in Ames, IA P10$36,690 P25$44,520 Median$46,370 P75$57,840 P90$78,790 ▲ +3.16% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.1% YoY Real
▶Healthcare Social Workers	$61,760	30	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Healthcare Social Workers in Ames, IA P10$47,860 P25$53,550 Median$61,760 P75$75,290 P90$79,580 ▼ -1.18% YoY Nominal ▼ -4.3% YoY Real
▶Social and Human Service Assistants	$38,240	180	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Social and Human Service Assistants in Ames, IA P10$29,680 P25$36,320 Median$38,240 P75$46,180 P90$50,270 ▲ +3.35% YoY Nominal +0.09% YoY Real
▶Lawyers	$125,200	90	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Lawyers in Ames, IA P10$69,990 P25$86,760 Median$125,200 P75$150,390 P90$216,730 ▲ +0.28% YoY Nominal ▼ -2.89% YoY Real
▶Paralegals and Legal Assistants	$53,180	60	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Paralegals and Legal Assistants in Ames, IA P10$38,480 P25$48,430 Median$53,180 P75$63,440 P90$72,420 ▲ +5.27% YoY Nominal +1.94% YoY Real
▶Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education	$30,590	290	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Ames, IA P10$28,500 P25$29,450 Median$30,590 P75$36,980 P90$47,390 ▲ +4.83% YoY Nominal +1.52% YoY Real
▶Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education	$62,430	440	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Ames, IA P10$48,830 P25$49,940 Median$62,430 P75$76,530 P90$80,340 ▲ +4.59% YoY Nominal +1.29% YoY Real
▶Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$63,200	250	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Ames, IA P10$47,580 P25$50,360 Median$63,200 P75$77,620 P90$80,760 ▲ +5.02% YoY Nominal +1.7% YoY Real
▶Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education	$63,450	310	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Ames, IA P10$48,450 P25$59,290 Median$63,450 P75$77,320 P90$81,930 ▲ +5.15% YoY Nominal +1.83% YoY Real
▶Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School	$63,480	70	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School in Ames, IA P10$48,790 P25$51,110 Median$63,480 P75$76,260 P90$81,280 ▲ +4.13% YoY Nominal +0.85% YoY Real
▶Self-Enrichment Teachers	$29,570	190	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Ames, IA P10$20,910 P25$28,080 Median$29,570 P75$36,830 P90$60,570 ▼ -2.73% YoY Nominal ▼ -5.8% YoY Real
▶Substitute Teachers, Short-Term	$36,330	260	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Substitute Teachers, Short-Term in Ames, IA P10$30,090 P25$30,090 Median$36,330 P75$38,710 P90$47,390 ▲ +25.32% YoY Nominal +21.36% YoY Real
▶Librarians and Media Collections Specialists	$60,610	90	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Librarians and Media Collections Specialists in Ames, IA P10$41,210 P25$60,020 Median$60,610 P75$76,240 P90$78,360 ▼ -3.01% YoY Nominal ▼ -6.07% YoY Real
▶Library Technicians	$45,880	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Library Technicians in Ames, IA P10$30,790 P25$35,680 Median$45,880 P75$64,400 P90$64,400 ▲ +13.34% YoY Nominal +9.76% YoY Real
▶Farm and Home Management Educators	$60,840	100	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Farm and Home Management Educators in Ames, IA P10$46,160 P25$50,400 Median$60,840 P75$79,500 P90$82,690
▶Instructional Coordinators	$69,490	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Instructional Coordinators in Ames, IA P10$46,690 P25$61,730 Median$69,490 P75$83,880 P90$96,040 ▲ +7.85% YoY Nominal +4.45% YoY Real
▶Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary	$30,420	780	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Ames, IA P10$22,500 P25$27,830 Median$30,420 P75$34,670 P90$36,500 ▲ +5.08% YoY Nominal +1.76% YoY Real
▶Graphic Designers	$57,060	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Graphic Designers in Ames, IA P10$38,440 P25$46,080 Median$57,060 P75$65,120 P90$77,010 ▲ +0.74% YoY Nominal ▼ -2.44% YoY Real
▶Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers	$36,720	30	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers in Ames, IA P10$29,130 P25$34,110 Median$36,720 P75$45,890 P90$65,510 ▲ +7.84% YoY Nominal +4.44% YoY Real
▶Coaches and Scouts	$36,740	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Coaches and Scouts in Ames, IA P10$20,890 P25$32,250 Median$36,740 P75$58,510 P90$82,130 ▲ +19.67% YoY Nominal +15.9% YoY Real
▶Public Relations Specialists	$62,970	250	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Public Relations Specialists in Ames, IA P10$50,740 P25$50,740 Median$62,970 P75$83,570 P90$102,670 ▲ +5.85% YoY Nominal +2.51% YoY Real
▶Chiropractors	$56,890	30	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Chiropractors in Ames, IA P10$36,340 P25$43,840 Median$56,890 P75$99,500 P90$116,320
▶Dentists, General	$163,950	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Dentists, General in Ames, IA P10$97,050 P25$131,520 Median$163,950 P75$205,620 P90$275,260
▶Pharmacists	$139,690	70	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Pharmacists in Ames, IA P10$114,540 P25$133,300 Median$139,690 P75$151,290 P90$173,070 ▲ +5.51% YoY Nominal +2.18% YoY Real
▶Occupational Therapists	$73,810	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Occupational Therapists in Ames, IA P10$62,660 P25$63,870 Median$73,810 P75$93,470 P90$99,840 ▼ -9.54% YoY Nominal ▼ -12.39% YoY Real
▶Physical Therapists	$90,610	70	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Physical Therapists in Ames, IA P10$67,530 P25$75,190 Median$90,610 P75$101,250 P90$119,890 ▲ +4.82% YoY Nominal +1.51% YoY Real
▶Speech-Language Pathologists	$83,170	60	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Speech-Language Pathologists in Ames, IA P10$62,740 P25$63,960 Median$83,170 P75$93,600 P90$108,360 ▲ +0.12% YoY Nominal ▼ -3.04% YoY Real
▶Veterinarians	$118,240	80	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Veterinarians in Ames, IA P10$83,020 P25$97,780 Median$118,240 P75$161,560 P90$200,180 ▲ +5.66% YoY Nominal +2.32% YoY Real
▶Registered Nurses	$77,160	1,070	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Registered Nurses in Ames, IA P10$64,360 P25$67,280 Median$77,160 P75$80,900 P90$99,440 ▲ +5.81% YoY Nominal +2.47% YoY Real
▶Nurse Practitioners	$127,600	70	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Nurse Practitioners in Ames, IA P10$79,660 P25$104,750 Median$127,600 P75$140,360 P90$172,140 ▲ +0.81% YoY Nominal ▼ -2.38% YoY Real
▶Family Medicine Physicians	$248,000	60	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Family Medicine Physicians in Ames, IA P10$155,410 P25$224,630 Median$248,000 P75$480,450 P90$590,310 ▲ +7.41% YoY Nominal +4.01% YoY Real
▶Dental Hygienists	$89,130	80	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Dental Hygienists in Ames, IA P10$78,610 P25$80,870 Median$89,130 P75$93,970 P90$95,160 ▲ +11.78% YoY Nominal +8.25% YoY Real
▶Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians	$56,380	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians in Ames, IA P10$39,070 P25$45,360 Median$56,380 P75$65,830 P90$75,130 ▲ +7.35% YoY Nominal +3.96% YoY Real
▶Diagnostic Medical Sonographers	$82,110	30	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Diagnostic Medical Sonographers in Ames, IA P10$69,580 P25$80,430 Median$82,110 P75$100,820 P90$102,380
▶Radiologic Technologists and Technicians	$66,760	90	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Radiologic Technologists and Technicians in Ames, IA P10$50,260 P25$55,080 Median$66,760 P75$67,990 P90$82,530 ▲ +3.75% YoY Nominal +0.47% YoY Real
▶Emergency Medical Technicians	$46,000	30	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Emergency Medical Technicians in Ames, IA P10$36,350 P25$44,050 Median$46,000 P75$47,230 P90$59,770
▶Paramedics	$62,920	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Paramedics in Ames, IA P10$48,650 P25$48,650 Median$62,920 P75$63,750 P90$80,120 ▲ +23.88% YoY Nominal +19.97% YoY Real
▶Pharmacy Technicians	$39,310	140	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Pharmacy Technicians in Ames, IA P10$33,510 P25$37,230 Median$39,310 P75$48,220 P90$49,980 ▼ -1.8% YoY Nominal ▼ -4.9% YoY Real
▶Veterinary Technologists and Technicians	$50,730	270	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Ames, IA P10$39,860 P25$48,330 Median$50,730 P75$63,860 P90$78,600 ▲ +3.95% YoY Nominal +0.67% YoY Real
▶Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses	$65,610	190	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Ames, IA P10$51,420 P25$52,990 Median$65,610 P75$75,930 P90$78,050 ▲ +4.11% YoY Nominal +0.82% YoY Real
▶Medical Records Specialists	$49,850	70	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Medical Records Specialists in Ames, IA P10$34,750 P25$41,010 Median$49,850 P75$60,190 P90$73,120 ▼ -1.68% YoY Nominal ▼ -4.78% YoY Real
▶Opticians, Dispensing	$40,860	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Opticians, Dispensing in Ames, IA P10$36,650 P25$39,170 Median$40,860 P75$46,680 P90$50,670 ▲ +3.65% YoY Nominal +0.38% YoY Real
▶Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other	$48,060	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other in Ames, IA P10$38,300 P25$39,590 Median$48,060 P75$54,210 P90$68,090 ▲ +4.48% YoY Nominal +1.18% YoY Real
▶Home Health and Personal Care Aides	$35,660	700	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Ames, IA P10$32,030 P25$33,750 Median$35,660 P75$40,120 P90$44,980 ▼ -9.08% YoY Nominal ▼ -11.95% YoY Real
▶Nursing Assistants	$43,540	770	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Nursing Assistants in Ames, IA P10$37,010 P25$38,520 Median$43,540 P75$47,120 P90$48,920 ▲ +11.33% YoY Nominal +7.81% YoY Real
▶Physical Therapist Assistants	$62,040	30	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Physical Therapist Assistants in Ames, IA P10$50,190 P25$52,080 Median$62,040 P75$62,480 P90$73,770 ▲ +8.54% YoY Nominal +5.11% YoY Real
▶Dental Assistants	$49,140	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Dental Assistants in Ames, IA P10$45,490 P25$47,650 Median$49,140 P75$58,640 P90$60,270 ▲ +3.39% YoY Nominal +0.12% YoY Real
▶Medical Assistants	$45,810	180	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Medical Assistants in Ames, IA P10$37,270 P25$38,300 Median$45,810 P75$48,100 P90$50,340 ▲ +2.21% YoY Nominal ▼ -1.02% YoY Real
▶Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers	$38,300	90	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Ames, IA P10$29,180 P25$34,600 Median$38,300 P75$45,850 P90$54,720 ▲ +10.76% YoY Nominal +7.26% YoY Real
▶Phlebotomists	$38,240	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Phlebotomists in Ames, IA P10$37,550 P25$37,760 Median$38,240 P75$43,310 P90$45,320 ▲ +3.77% YoY Nominal +0.5% YoY Real
▶First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives	$102,930	60	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives in Ames, IA P10$77,000 P25$84,210 Median$102,930 P75$109,500 P90$128,980 ▲ +1.11% YoY Nominal ▼ -2.08% YoY Real
▶Firefighters	$86,010	60	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Firefighters in Ames, IA P10$38,440 P25$66,560 Median$86,010 P75$86,010 P90$86,010 ▼ -0.15% YoY Nominal ▼ -3.3% YoY Real
▶Correctional Officers and Jailers	$58,410	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Correctional Officers and Jailers in Ames, IA P10$49,020 P25$54,770 Median$58,410 P75$68,890 P90$84,620
▶Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers	$73,840	150	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers in Ames, IA P10$53,880 P25$62,600 Median$73,840 P75$79,340 P90$87,010 ▼ -2.59% YoY Nominal ▼ -5.66% YoY Real
▶Security Guards	$37,430	260	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Security Guards in Ames, IA P10$30,010 P25$35,580 Median$37,430 P75$48,020 P90$53,260 ▼ -0.21% YoY Nominal ▼ -3.36% YoY Real
▶Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers	$23,640	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers in Ames, IA P10$20,450 P25$23,640 Median$23,640 P75$28,310 P90$28,430 ▼ -1.17% YoY Nominal ▼ -4.29% YoY Real
▶Chefs and Head Cooks	$51,360	60	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Chefs and Head Cooks in Ames, IA P10$36,210 P25$44,760 Median$51,360 P75$68,320 P90$88,710 ▲ +17.07% YoY Nominal +13.38% YoY Real
▶First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers	$39,710	490	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers in Ames, IA P10$29,080 P25$35,740 Median$39,710 P75$49,520 P90$61,700 ▲ +1.07% YoY Nominal ▼ -2.12% YoY Real
▶Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria	$36,540	380	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria in Ames, IA P10$28,980 P25$34,090 Median$36,540 P75$38,130 P90$47,320 ▲ +3.42% YoY Nominal +0.16% YoY Real
▶Cooks, Restaurant	$36,410	570	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Cooks, Restaurant in Ames, IA P10$29,380 P25$31,210 Median$36,410 P75$42,630 P90$48,200 ▲ +0.28% YoY Nominal ▼ -2.89% YoY Real
▶Cooks, Short Order	$36,070	60	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Cooks, Short Order in Ames, IA P10$28,710 P25$29,950 Median$36,070 P75$37,450 P90$46,710 ▲ +3.41% YoY Nominal +0.15% YoY Real
▶Food Preparation Workers	$29,900	140	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Food Preparation Workers in Ames, IA P10$26,580 P25$28,500 Median$29,900 P75$36,720 P90$39,100 ▼ -2% YoY Nominal ▼ -5.09% YoY Real
▶Bartenders	$21,580	450	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Bartenders in Ames, IA P10$17,260 P25$18,420 Median$21,580 P75$26,850 P90$38,780 ▼ -4.56% YoY Nominal ▼ -7.57% YoY Real
▶Fast Food and Counter Workers	$29,220	1,620	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Fast Food and Counter Workers in Ames, IA P10$21,680 P25$26,990 Median$29,220 P75$34,780 P90$36,710 ▲ +1.14% YoY Nominal ▼ -2.05% YoY Real
▶Waiters and Waitresses	$22,710	1,010	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Waiters and Waitresses in Ames, IA P10$15,080 P25$15,560 Median$22,710 P75$38,580 P90$50,610 ▼ -20.76% YoY Nominal ▼ -23.26% YoY Real
▶Food Servers, Nonrestaurant	$31,840	180	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Food Servers, Nonrestaurant in Ames, IA P10$27,610 P25$28,490 Median$31,840 P75$35,530 P90$35,750 ▲ +1.6% YoY Nominal ▼ -1.61% YoY Real
▶Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	$29,630	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers in Ames, IA P10$18,230 P25$22,170 Median$29,630 P75$31,280 P90$35,200 ▲ +6.28% YoY Nominal +2.92% YoY Real
▶Dishwashers	$30,110	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Dishwashers in Ames, IA P10$21,850 P25$27,820 Median$30,110 P75$35,030 P90$36,290 ▲ +15.19% YoY Nominal +11.55% YoY Real
▶Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	$28,480	140	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop in Ames, IA P10$18,750 P25$24,740 Median$28,480 P75$30,670 P90$47,560 ▲ +3.34% YoY Nominal +0.08% YoY Real
▶First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers	$46,540	70	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers in Ames, IA P10$36,380 P25$39,520 Median$46,540 P75$56,800 P90$62,940 ▲ +4.49% YoY Nominal +1.19% YoY Real
▶First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers	$57,360	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers in Ames, IA P10$45,070 P25$47,250 Median$57,360 P75$62,480 P90$75,450 ▲ +11.99% YoY Nominal +8.45% YoY Real
▶Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	$35,300	1,030	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Ames, IA P10$29,540 P25$32,380 Median$35,300 P75$39,310 P90$47,180 ▲ +3.16% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.1% YoY Real
▶Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners	$32,830	260	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners in Ames, IA P10$29,320 P25$29,750 Median$32,830 P75$36,050 P90$36,750 ▲ +9.98% YoY Nominal +6.51% YoY Real
▶Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers	$44,580	390	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers in Ames, IA P10$28,900 P25$37,610 Median$44,580 P75$47,620 P90$58,660 ▲ +14.78% YoY Nominal +11.15% YoY Real
▶First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services	$43,830	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services in Ames, IA P10$30,810 P25$34,900 Median$43,830 P75$52,510 P90$68,470 ▲ +2.03% YoY Nominal ▼ -1.2% YoY Real
▶Animal Caretakers	$38,700	190	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Animal Caretakers in Ames, IA P10$25,160 P25$31,340 Median$38,700 P75$47,190 P90$56,010 ▲ +4.45% YoY Nominal +1.16% YoY Real
▶Amusement and Recreation Attendants	$27,100	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Amusement and Recreation Attendants in Ames, IA P10$21,920 P25$22,910 Median$27,100 P75$32,060 P90$32,150 ▲ +6.07% YoY Nominal +2.72% YoY Real
▶Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists	$36,170	170	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists in Ames, IA P10$23,670 P25$29,220 Median$36,170 P75$47,650 P90$58,410 ▼ -3.29% YoY Nominal ▼ -6.34% YoY Real
▶Skincare Specialists	N/A	30	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Skincare Specialists in Ames, IA P10N/A P25N/A MedianN/A P75N/A P90N/A
▶Childcare Workers	$27,850	260	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Childcare Workers in Ames, IA P10$22,710 P25$26,890 Median$27,850 P75$28,980 P90$33,510 ▲ +0.98% YoY Nominal ▼ -2.21% YoY Real
▶Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors	$32,150	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Ames, IA P10$19,170 P25$25,830 Median$32,150 P75$37,980 P90$53,260 ▼ -2.37% YoY Nominal ▼ -5.45% YoY Real
▶Recreation Workers	$31,110	240	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Recreation Workers in Ames, IA P10$24,010 P25$27,840 Median$31,110 P75$36,070 P90$43,910 ▲ +4.71% YoY Nominal +1.41% YoY Real
▶Residential Advisors	$48,230	60	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Residential Advisors in Ames, IA P10$36,170 P25$37,090 Median$48,230 P75$50,220 P90$71,440 ▲ +7.99% YoY Nominal +4.58% YoY Real
▶First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers	$48,300	350	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers in Ames, IA P10$32,240 P25$38,150 Median$48,300 P75$60,100 P90$76,060 ▲ +4.7% YoY Nominal +1.4% YoY Real
▶First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers	$80,990	70	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers in Ames, IA P10$47,840 P25$60,720 Median$80,990 P75$110,320 P90$165,020 ▼ -13.57% YoY Nominal ▼ -16.3% YoY Real
▶Cashiers	$29,230	1,470	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Cashiers in Ames, IA P10$23,280 P25$28,350 Median$29,230 P75$33,180 P90$36,430 ▲ +0.21% YoY Nominal ▼ -2.96% YoY Real
▶Counter and Rental Clerks	$38,780	100	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Counter and Rental Clerks in Ames, IA P10$33,120 P25$36,470 Median$38,780 P75$47,800 P90$50,380 ▲ +14.77% YoY Nominal +11.14% YoY Real
▶Parts Salespersons	$40,540	120	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Parts Salespersons in Ames, IA P10$29,070 P25$30,680 Median$40,540 P75$58,690 P90$70,320 ▼ -5.24% YoY Nominal ▼ -8.23% YoY Real
▶Retail Salespersons	$32,460	1,460	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Retail Salespersons in Ames, IA P10$26,450 P25$28,730 Median$32,460 P75$36,740 P90$46,130 ▲ +7.02% YoY Nominal +3.64% YoY Real
▶Insurance Sales Agents	$63,400	160	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Insurance Sales Agents in Ames, IA P10$24,750 P25$46,450 Median$63,400 P75$82,180 P90$118,310 ▲ +5.39% YoY Nominal +2.06% YoY Real
▶Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents	$62,050	70	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents in Ames, IA P10$45,720 P25$49,190 Median$62,050 P75$130,840 P90$143,240
▶Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel	$63,230	220	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel in Ames, IA P10$35,530 P25$39,570 Median$63,230 P75$91,490 P90$123,770 ▲ +0.57% YoY Nominal ▼ -2.6% YoY Real
▶Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products	$105,330	120	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Ames, IA P10$62,570 P25$80,730 Median$105,330 P75$136,010 P90$194,080 ▲ +0.77% YoY Nominal ▼ -2.42% YoY Real
▶Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products	$68,680	440	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products in Ames, IA P10$40,650 P25$52,740 Median$68,680 P75$92,830 P90$125,260 ▼ -5.57% YoY Nominal ▼ -8.55% YoY Real
▶Real Estate Brokers	$41,440	N/A	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Real Estate Brokers in Ames, IA P10$20,190 P25$30,930 Median$41,440 P75$82,990 P90$154,530
▶First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers	$66,420	280	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers in Ames, IA P10$45,610 P25$52,560 Median$66,420 P75$78,470 P90$96,010 ▲ +8.94% YoY Nominal +5.5% YoY Real
▶Billing and Posting Clerks	$47,050	90	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Billing and Posting Clerks in Ames, IA P10$37,940 P25$42,760 Median$47,050 P75$50,680 P90$61,840 ▲ +7.13% YoY Nominal +3.74% YoY Real
▶Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks	$47,970	470	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Ames, IA P10$32,770 P25$39,520 Median$47,970 P75$59,000 P90$68,010 ▲ +1.27% YoY Nominal ▼ -1.93% YoY Real
▶Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks	$56,920	30	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks in Ames, IA P10$42,340 P25$53,860 Median$56,920 P75$61,030 P90$69,430 ▲ +2.78% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.46% YoY Real
▶Tellers	$43,060	180	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Tellers in Ames, IA P10$36,900 P25$37,410 Median$43,060 P75$44,310 P90$49,850 ▲ +11.87% YoY Nominal +8.34% YoY Real
▶Court, Municipal, and License Clerks	$57,800	80	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Ames, IA P10$41,980 P25$46,940 Median$57,800 P75$67,920 P90$67,920 ▲ +14.68% YoY Nominal +11.06% YoY Real
▶Customer Service Representatives	$42,820	690	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Customer Service Representatives in Ames, IA P10$30,820 P25$35,520 Median$42,820 P75$52,090 P90$63,040 ▲ +11.08% YoY Nominal +7.57% YoY Real
▶Library Assistants, Clerical	$30,070	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Library Assistants, Clerical in Ames, IA P10$20,880 P25$26,460 Median$30,070 P75$49,440 P90$63,700 ▲ +2.91% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.34% YoY Real
▶Loan Interviewers and Clerks	$57,580	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Loan Interviewers and Clerks in Ames, IA P10$39,390 P25$47,080 Median$57,580 P75$62,170 P90$74,840 ▲ +20.03% YoY Nominal +16.24% YoY Real
▶New Accounts Clerks	$47,870	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for New Accounts Clerks in Ames, IA P10$43,360 P25$45,230 Median$47,870 P75$54,080 P90$58,020
▶Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping	$45,200	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping in Ames, IA P10$31,750 P25$36,340 Median$45,200 P75$56,470 P90$71,080 ▼ -0.68% YoY Nominal ▼ -3.82% YoY Real
▶Receptionists and Information Clerks	$35,170	170	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Receptionists and Information Clerks in Ames, IA P10$26,740 P25$29,320 Median$35,170 P75$42,240 P90$46,890 ▲ +9.43% YoY Nominal +5.97% YoY Real
▶Information and Record Clerks, All Other	$53,710	90	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Information and Record Clerks, All Other in Ames, IA P10$38,560 P25$45,320 Median$53,710 P75$62,010 P90$62,010 ▲ +5.27% YoY Nominal +1.95% YoY Real
▶Public Safety Telecommunicators	$58,610	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Public Safety Telecommunicators in Ames, IA P10$50,700 P25$53,780 Median$58,610 P75$64,850 P90$68,020 ▲ +3.37% YoY Nominal +0.11% YoY Real
▶Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance	$48,680	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance in Ames, IA P10$38,980 P25$42,400 Median$48,680 P75$62,050 P90$78,080 ▼ -13.86% YoY Nominal ▼ -16.58% YoY Real
▶Postal Service Clerks	$58,470	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Postal Service Clerks in Ames, IA P10$42,600 P25$53,810 Median$58,470 P75$64,650 P90$70,490 ▲ +1.04% YoY Nominal ▼ -2.15% YoY Real
▶Postal Service Mail Carriers	$60,840	130	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Postal Service Mail Carriers in Ames, IA P10$42,390 P25$51,130 Median$60,840 P75$77,380 P90$81,040 ▲ +5.06% YoY Nominal +1.74% YoY Real
▶Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks	$60,800	140	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks in Ames, IA P10$45,900 P25$50,470 Median$60,800 P75$65,710 P90$79,940 ▲ +0.13% YoY Nominal ▼ -3.03% YoY Real
▶Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks	$47,840	210	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks in Ames, IA P10$35,630 P25$38,150 Median$47,840 P75$52,680 P90$60,260 ▲ +6.52% YoY Nominal +3.16% YoY Real
▶Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants	$61,990	140	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants in Ames, IA P10$45,640 P25$50,990 Median$61,990 P75$73,270 P90$83,470 ▲ +5.21% YoY Nominal +1.89% YoY Real
▶Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants	$40,210	420	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants in Ames, IA P10$34,530 P25$37,200 Median$40,210 P75$45,980 P90$49,030 ▲ +3.23% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.02% YoY Real
▶Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	$48,740	620	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive in Ames, IA P10$36,640 P25$39,210 Median$48,740 P75$55,370 P90$61,600 ▲ +2.65% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.59% YoY Real
▶Data Entry Keyers	$45,140	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Data Entry Keyers in Ames, IA P10$32,870 P25$40,530 Median$45,140 P75$53,440 P90$56,830 ▲ +13.82% YoY Nominal +10.22% YoY Real
▶Office Clerks, General	$45,450	710	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Office Clerks, General in Ames, IA P10$30,770 P25$37,280 Median$45,450 P75$51,350 P90$62,820 ▲ +8.91% YoY Nominal +5.48% YoY Real
▶Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other	$48,320	70	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Ames, IA P10$39,290 P25$39,290 Median$48,320 P75$54,310 P90$61,940 ▲ +3.38% YoY Nominal +0.12% YoY Real
▶Agricultural Equipment Operators	$47,610	30	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Agricultural Equipment Operators in Ames, IA P10$34,810 P25$42,790 Median$47,610 P75$58,510 P90$64,000
▶First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers	$72,260	290	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers in Ames, IA P10$52,760 P25$62,190 Median$72,260 P75$86,240 P90$103,340 ▼ -4.81% YoY Nominal ▼ -7.81% YoY Real
▶Carpenters	$55,640	210	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Carpenters in Ames, IA P10$39,110 P25$47,890 Median$55,640 P75$61,610 P90$66,090 ▼ -2.68% YoY Nominal ▼ -5.75% YoY Real
▶Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers	$58,230	60	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers in Ames, IA P10$37,870 P25$46,880 Median$58,230 P75$61,280 P90$74,160 ▲ +3.06% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.19% YoY Real
▶Construction Laborers	$49,810	600	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Construction Laborers in Ames, IA P10$39,950 P25$45,760 Median$49,810 P75$58,980 P90$71,380 ▲ +2.66% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.58% YoY Real
▶Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators	$62,400	190	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators in Ames, IA P10$48,490 P25$55,690 Median$62,400 P75$66,050 P90$80,640 ▲ +1.4% YoY Nominal ▼ -1.8% YoY Real
▶Electricians	$63,320	210	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Electricians in Ames, IA P10$39,900 P25$48,000 Median$63,320 P75$79,030 P90$89,990 ▼ -1.62% YoY Nominal ▼ -4.72% YoY Real
▶Painters, Construction and Maintenance	$44,780	70	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Painters, Construction and Maintenance in Ames, IA P10$37,290 P25$37,930 Median$44,780 P75$60,750 P90$61,480 ▼ -7.27% YoY Nominal ▼ -10.2% YoY Real
▶Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters	$63,820	160	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters in Ames, IA P10$41,670 P25$50,490 Median$63,820 P75$77,070 P90$97,500 ▲ +2.62% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.62% YoY Real
▶Sheet Metal Workers	$64,420	60	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Sheet Metal Workers in Ames, IA P10$39,480 P25$47,260 Median$64,420 P75$79,500 P90$92,860 ▲ +1.87% YoY Nominal ▼ -1.35% YoY Real
▶Construction and Building Inspectors	$79,740	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Construction and Building Inspectors in Ames, IA P10$56,940 P25$63,240 Median$79,740 P75$89,790 P90$94,740 ▲ +13.82% YoY Nominal +10.22% YoY Real
▶Highway Maintenance Workers	$60,980	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Highway Maintenance Workers in Ames, IA P10$47,190 P25$51,050 Median$60,980 P75$65,750 P90$71,590 ▲ +4.99% YoY Nominal +1.68% YoY Real
▶First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers	$79,080	220	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers in Ames, IA P10$50,530 P25$63,400 Median$79,080 P75$94,440 P90$109,110 ▲ +3.59% YoY Nominal +0.32% YoY Real
▶Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers	$65,470	80	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers in Ames, IA P10$46,740 P25$49,000 Median$65,470 P75$81,420 P90$82,420 ▲ +4.77% YoY Nominal +1.46% YoY Real
▶Automotive Body and Related Repairers	$58,790	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Automotive Body and Related Repairers in Ames, IA P10$37,180 P25$45,000 Median$58,790 P75$107,640 P90$119,990 ▲ +16.12% YoY Nominal +12.45% YoY Real
▶Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics	$58,820	260	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics in Ames, IA P10$37,490 P25$43,470 Median$58,820 P75$71,590 P90$84,840 ▲ +12.12% YoY Nominal +8.58% YoY Real
▶Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists	$61,360	80	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists in Ames, IA P10$46,820 P25$50,250 Median$61,360 P75$68,710 P90$82,640 ▲ +1.62% YoY Nominal ▼ -1.59% YoY Real
▶Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians	$63,490	80	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians in Ames, IA P10$48,600 P25$50,270 Median$63,490 P75$73,890 P90$77,680 ▲ +2.95% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.3% YoY Real
▶Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines	$64,940	80	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines in Ames, IA P10$47,630 P25$57,030 Median$64,940 P75$79,900 P90$96,060 ▲ +1.66% YoY Nominal ▼ -1.55% YoY Real
▶Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door	$83,010	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door in Ames, IA P10$61,910 P25$61,910 Median$83,010 P75$104,500 P90$110,130
▶Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers	$60,430	190	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers in Ames, IA P10$41,290 P25$49,840 Median$60,430 P75$73,540 P90$79,890 ▼ -0.9% YoY Nominal ▼ -4.03% YoY Real
▶Industrial Machinery Mechanics	$67,250	150	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Ames, IA P10$49,390 P25$60,190 Median$67,250 P75$79,180 P90$86,050 ▼ -9.74% YoY Nominal ▼ -12.59% YoY Real
▶Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$100,170	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers in Ames, IA P10$76,200 P25$87,980 Median$100,170 P75$111,370 P90$111,370 ▲ +0.47% YoY Nominal ▼ -2.7% YoY Real
▶Maintenance and Repair Workers, General	$54,770	670	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Ames, IA P10$37,480 P25$45,230 Median$54,770 P75$63,760 P90$73,830 ▲ +4.58% YoY Nominal +1.28% YoY Real
▶Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other	$54,950	60	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other in Ames, IA P10$35,900 P25$46,480 Median$54,950 P75$60,360 P90$68,390 ▲ +9.88% YoY Nominal +6.41% YoY Real
▶First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers	$74,160	300	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers in Ames, IA P10$46,470 P25$59,420 Median$74,160 P75$84,940 P90$99,010 ▲ +10.32% YoY Nominal +6.84% YoY Real
▶Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers	$39,080	90	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers in Ames, IA P10$39,080 P25$39,080 Median$39,080 P75$46,660 P90$51,710 ▲ +3.36% YoY Nominal +0.1% YoY Real
▶Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators	$49,360	470	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators in Ames, IA P10$37,940 P25$49,220 Median$49,360 P75$59,840 P90$59,840 ▲ +4.47% YoY Nominal +1.17% YoY Real
▶Bakers	$36,520	90	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Bakers in Ames, IA P10$22,360 P25$28,150 Median$36,520 P75$38,290 P90$48,610 ▲ +8.72% YoY Nominal +5.29% YoY Real
▶Butchers and Meat Cutters	$36,110	160	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Butchers and Meat Cutters in Ames, IA P10$31,080 P25$32,320 Median$36,110 P75$40,140 P90$42,950 ▲ +2.35% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.88% YoY Real
▶Food Batchmakers	$50,950	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Food Batchmakers in Ames, IA P10$36,380 P25$46,130 Median$50,950 P75$58,090 P90$60,190 ▲ +3.24% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.02% YoY Real
▶Food Processing Workers, All Other	$43,520	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Food Processing Workers, All Other in Ames, IA P10$29,570 P25$43,520 Median$43,520 P75$43,520 P90$48,580 ▲ +6.88% YoY Nominal +3.5% YoY Real
▶Machinists	$60,200	60	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Machinists in Ames, IA P10$53,120 P25$59,200 Median$60,200 P75$61,860 P90$74,060 ▲ +14.12% YoY Nominal +10.52% YoY Real
▶Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic	$49,670	190	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic in Ames, IA P10$46,670 P25$49,670 Median$49,670 P75$49,670 P90$57,510 ▲ +3.16% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.1% YoY Real
▶Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	$58,560	170	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers in Ames, IA P10$40,620 P25$49,250 Median$58,560 P75$60,310 P90$67,110 ▲ +18.76% YoY Nominal +15.01% YoY Real
▶Prepress Technicians and Workers	$54,460	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Prepress Technicians and Workers in Ames, IA P10$47,360 P25$54,460 Median$54,460 P75$54,460 P90$63,520 ▲ +3.24% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.02% YoY Real
▶Printing Press Operators	$46,850	150	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Printing Press Operators in Ames, IA P10$33,330 P25$35,250 Median$46,850 P75$65,770 P90$72,720 ▲ +9.33% YoY Nominal +5.88% YoY Real
▶Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers	$34,790	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers in Ames, IA P10$29,750 P25$30,380 Median$34,790 P75$38,060 P90$40,450 ▲ +3.27% YoY Nominal
▶Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators	$61,730	70	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators in Ames, IA P10$44,270 P25$50,230 Median$61,730 P75$74,000 P90$88,380 ▼ -0.44% YoY Nominal ▼ -3.58% YoY Real
▶Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders	$62,300	80	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Ames, IA P10$46,960 P25$52,850 Median$62,300 P75$63,140 P90$76,680 ▲ +2.99% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.26% YoY Real
▶Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$52,020	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ames, IA P10$33,970 P25$49,020 Median$52,020 P75$58,850 P90$63,590 ▼ -2.82% YoY Nominal ▼ -5.89% YoY Real
▶Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers	$61,820	240	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers in Ames, IA P10$44,100 P25$49,470 Median$61,820 P75$64,980 P90$79,010 ▲ +3.12% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.14% YoY Real
▶Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	$48,250	280	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders in Ames, IA P10$36,760 P25$40,810 Median$48,250 P75$49,170 P90$56,280 ▲ +1.3% YoY Nominal ▼ -1.9% YoY Real
▶Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders	$69,090	60	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders in Ames, IA P10$40,340 P25$51,310 Median$69,090 P75$69,090 P90$69,090 ▲ +22.87% YoY Nominal +18.99% YoY Real
▶Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators	$47,330	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators in Ames, IA P10$39,650 P25$46,120 Median$47,330 P75$53,620 P90$57,290 ▼ -7.12% YoY Nominal ▼ -10.06% YoY Real
▶Helpers--Production Workers	$39,070	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Helpers--Production Workers in Ames, IA P10$30,270 P25$30,480 Median$39,070 P75$50,600 P90$52,430 ▼ -17.9% YoY Nominal ▼ -20.49% YoY Real
▶Production Workers, All Other	$70,690	70	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Production Workers, All Other in Ames, IA P10$39,140 P25$53,020 Median$70,690 P75$72,500 P90$82,160 ▲ +82.9% YoY Nominal +77.12% YoY Real
▶First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors	$58,270	180	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors in Ames, IA P10$41,100 P25$49,560 Median$58,270 P75$70,620 P90$82,000 ▲ +3.17% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.09% YoY Real
▶Driver/Sales Workers	$28,760	130	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Driver/Sales Workers in Ames, IA P10$18,000 P25$24,400 Median$28,760 P75$43,400 P90$58,730 ▼ -3.49% YoY Nominal ▼ -6.54% YoY Real
▶Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers	$54,510	640	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers in Ames, IA P10$42,430 P25$48,880 Median$54,510 P75$60,100 P90$69,200 ▲ +1.83% YoY Nominal ▼ -1.38% YoY Real
▶Light Truck Drivers	$40,050	200	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Light Truck Drivers in Ames, IA P10$28,140 P25$31,390 Median$40,050 P75$53,140 P90$96,830 ▼ -0.1% YoY Nominal ▼ -3.25% YoY Real
▶Bus Drivers, School	$54,780	220	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Bus Drivers, School in Ames, IA P10$37,850 P25$46,590 Median$54,780 P75$77,530 P90$95,320 ▲ +5.31% YoY Nominal +1.98% YoY Real
▶Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs	$31,670	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs in Ames, IA P10$25,420 P25$29,800 Median$31,670 P75$37,470 P90$46,180 ▲ +3.7% YoY Nominal +0.43% YoY Real
▶Parking Attendants	$31,070	40	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Parking Attendants in Ames, IA P10$24,960 P25$24,960 Median$31,070 P75$35,090 P90$39,350 ▲ +1.4% YoY Nominal ▼ -1.8% YoY Real
▶Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators	$48,310	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators in Ames, IA P10$38,560 P25$44,720 Median$48,310 P75$54,490 P90$54,540 ▲ +5.53% YoY Nominal +2.19% YoY Real
▶Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment	$36,390	110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment in Ames, IA P10$29,740 P25$31,980 Median$36,390 P75$37,670 P90$46,890 ▲ +19.98% YoY Nominal +16.19% YoY Real
▶Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	$40,280	650	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand in Ames, IA P10$31,050 P25$33,890 Median$40,280 P75$49,990 P90$58,320 ▲ +2.81% YoY Nominal ▼ -0.44% YoY Real
▶Packers and Packagers, Hand	$34,490	50	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Packers and Packagers, Hand in Ames, IA P10$30,110 P25$31,950 Median$34,490 P75$39,980 P90$50,110 ▼ -4.78% YoY Nominal ▼ -7.78% YoY Real
▶Stockers and Order Fillers	$36,240	1,110	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Stockers and Order Fillers in Ames, IA P10$29,900 P25$34,510 Median$36,240 P75$43,680 P90$48,460 ▲ +0.17% YoY Nominal ▼ -3% YoY Real
▶Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors	$47,810	90	—	View profile →
Domestic Wage Distribution (BLS) for Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors in Ames, IA P10$36,270 P25$40,270 Median$47,810 P75$54,880 P90$60,570 ▼ -7.58% YoY Nominal ▼ -10.5% YoY Real

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