Administrative Services Managers Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $89,600 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $43.08
10th percentile $80,370
90th percentile $141,910
Employed locally 40
National median $108,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,370
    25th
    $80,370
    50th (median)
    $89,600
    75th
    $118,310
    90th
    $141,910

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Administrative Services Managers salary vs area income 126% Median Administrative Services Managers salary is 26% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Administrative Services Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Billings, MT $169,820
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $161,040
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $148,670
    Colorado $145,650
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $141,660
    Bozeman, MT $140,450

    Nearby metros — Administrative Services Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $161,040
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $131,160
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $129,030
    Columbia, SC $128,070
    Virginia $125,830
    District of Columbia $125,820

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $85,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $99,850
    Financial Managers $120,000
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $56,360
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $126,810
    Chief Executives $168,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Administrative Services Managers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Administrative Services Managers in Ames, IA is $43.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $70.91 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Administrative Services Managers salaries?

    The median Administrative Services Managers salary in Ames, IA is 17.3% below the national median of $108,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Administrative Services Managers in Ames?

    Entry-level Administrative Services Managers (10th percentile) earn around $80,370 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,370.