Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Ames, IA

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

Median annual salary $29,800 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.33
10th percentile $17,680
90th percentile $57,830
Employed locally 160
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,680
    25th
    $24,390
    50th (median)
    $29,800
    75th
    $46,260
    90th
    $57,830

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $46,500
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,330
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,320
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $44,730
    California $44,370

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,180
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $53,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,180
    Bus Drivers, School $52,020
    Light Truck Drivers $40,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $56,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Ames, IA is $14.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.23 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Ames, IA is 19.7% below the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Ames?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $17,680 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,390.