Ames, IA Salaries
Occupation wages from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024)
Occupations Tracked
35
with wage data
Avg. Median Salary
$129,062
across occupations
Top Salary
$230,900
Family Medicine Physicians
Highest Paying Jobs in Ames, IA
| # | Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | $230,900 |
| 2 | Chief Executives | $168,570 |
| 3 | Statisticians | $150,000 |
| 4 | Managers, All Other | $140,910 |
| 5 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | $136,380 |
| 6 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $134,160 |
| 7 | Pharmacists | $132,400 |
| 8 | Human Resources Managers | $131,240 |
| 9 | Sales Managers | $128,100 |
| 10 | Natural Sciences Managers | $127,190 |
| 11 | Software Developers | $127,040 |
| 12 | Marketing Managers | $126,950 |
| 13 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | $126,810 |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | $126,580 |
| 15 | Lawyers | $124,850 |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | $121,870 |
| 17 | Financial Managers | $120,000 |
| 18 | Purchasing Managers | $119,630 |
| 19 | Veterinarians | $111,910 |
| 20 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $108,760 |
| 21 | Microbiologists | $108,040 |
| 22 | Industrial Production Managers | $106,800 |
| 23 | Public Relations Managers | $106,470 |
| 24 | Electrical Engineers | $106,450 |
| 25 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $104,530 |
Lowest Paying Jobs in Ames, IA
| Occupation | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Bartenders | $22,610 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $23,920 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $25,550 |
| Dishwashers | $26,140 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,560 |
| Childcare Workers | $27,580 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,880 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $28,660 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $28,890 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $28,910 |