General and Operations Managers Salary in Ames, IA

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

Median annual salary $85,550 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $41.13
10th percentile $35,720
90th percentile $168,090
Employed locally 1,150
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,720
    25th
    $56,080
    50th (median)
    $85,550
    75th
    $128,400
    90th
    $168,090

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 120% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for General and Operations Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $162,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $160,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    New Jersey $149,990

    Nearby metros — General and Operations Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $137,950
    California $125,240
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $123,580
    Virginia $121,530

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical and Health Services Managers $99,850
    Financial Managers $120,000
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $56,360
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $126,810
    Chief Executives $168,570
    Industrial Production Managers $106,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do General and Operations Managers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Ames, IA is $41.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.16 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for General and Operations Managers salaries?

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Ames, IA is 16.9% below the national median of $102,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for General and Operations Managers in Ames?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $35,720 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,080.