Farm and Home Management Educators Salary in Ames, IA

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

Median annual salary $60,840 +4.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.25
10th percentile $46,160
90th percentile $82,690
Employed locally 100
National median $58,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,160
    25th
    $50,400
    50th (median)
    $60,840
    75th
    $79,500
    90th
    $82,690

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Farm and Home Management Educators salary vs area income 86% Median Farm and Home Management Educators salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Farm and Home Management Educators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Idaho $103,430
    California $98,810
    Oregon $85,230
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $85,230
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $77,050
    Maryland $76,790

    Nearby metros — Farm and Home Management Educators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $98,810
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $76,790
    Indiana $63,080
    Virginia $62,960
    Omaha, NE-IA $62,940
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $62,680

    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 Farm and Home Management Educators make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Farm and Home Management Educators in Ames, IA is $29.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.75 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Farm and Home Management Educators salaries?

    The median Farm and Home Management Educators salary in Ames, IA is 4.7% above the national median of $58,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Farm and Home Management Educators in Ames?

    Entry-level Farm and Home Management Educators (10th percentile) earn around $46,160 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,400.