Financial and Investment Analysts Salary in Ames, IA

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

Median annual salary $94,990 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $45.67
10th percentile $69,540
90th percentile $116,880
Employed locally 50
National median $101,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,540
    25th
    $76,990
    50th (median)
    $94,990
    75th
    $100,170
    90th
    $116,880

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Financial and Investment Analysts salary vs area income 134% Median Financial and Investment Analysts salary is 34% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Financial and Investment Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $213,940
    Wyoming $213,940
    Cheyenne, WY $158,400
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $149,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $146,540

    Nearby metros — Financial and Investment Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $111,100
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $107,120
    District of Columbia $106,840
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $104,360
    Virginia $104,030
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $102,890

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,930
    Accountants and Auditors $76,250
    Project Management Specialists $83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,440
    Human Resources Specialists $68,990
    Compliance Officers $75,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Financial and Investment Analysts make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Financial and Investment Analysts in Ames, IA is $45.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.12 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Financial and Investment Analysts salaries?

    The median Financial and Investment Analysts salary in Ames, IA is 6.3% below the national median of $101,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Financial and Investment Analysts in Ames?

    Entry-level Financial and Investment Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $69,540 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,990.