Bakers Salary in Ames, IA

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

Median annual salary $33,590 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $16.15
10th percentile $21,060
90th percentile $41,850
National median $36,650

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,060
    25th
    $22,390
    50th (median)
    $33,590
    75th
    $37,070
    90th
    $41,850

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Bakers salary vs area income 47% Median Bakers salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $45,620
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $45,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,170
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $45,070
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,350
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270

    Nearby metros — Bakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $44,270
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,150
    Dubuque, IA $39,890
    California $39,570
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $39,460

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $47,250
    Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $47,630
    First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $67,220
    Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $49,310
    Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $59,950
    Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bakers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Bakers in Ames, IA is $16.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.37 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Bakers salaries?

    The median Bakers salary in Ames, IA is 8.3% below the national median of $36,650. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bakers in Ames?

    Entry-level Bakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,060 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,390.