Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Ames, IA

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

Median annual salary $59,690 -4.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,980
90th percentile $77,630
Employed locally 410
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,980
    25th
    $47,360
    50th (median)
    $59,690
    75th
    $75,340
    90th
    $77,630

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 84% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,060
    California $98,190
    District of Columbia $94,730
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,870

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,950
    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
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$30,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Ames, IA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Ames, IA is 4.3% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Ames?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $39,980 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,360.