Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other Salary in Ames, IA

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

Median annual salary $50,650 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.35
10th percentile $30,090
90th percentile $61,110
Employed locally 40
National median $48,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,090
    25th
    $43,680
    50th (median)
    $50,650
    75th
    $54,090
    90th
    $61,110

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salary vs area income 71% Median Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Junction, CO $78,430
    District of Columbia $77,520
    Mansfield, OH $75,970
    Madison, WI $74,960
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $73,810
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $73,640

    Nearby metros — Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $77,520
    Columbia, SC $69,430
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $68,970
    Alexandria, LA $65,210
    Victoria, TX $64,220
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $64,020

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,950
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,690
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,340
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,180
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,180
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$28,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other in Ames, IA is $24.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salary in Ames, IA is 4.6% above the national median of $48,400. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other in Ames?

    Entry-level Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $30,090 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,680.