Industrial Machinery Mechanics Salary in Ames, IA

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

Median annual salary $74,510 +16.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.82
10th percentile $51,090
90th percentile $84,000
Employed locally 120
National median $63,760

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,090
    25th
    $62,170
    50th (median)
    $74,510
    75th
    $77,000
    90th
    $84,000

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary vs area income 105% Median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary is 5% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Industrial Machinery Mechanics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lewiston, ID-WA $93,770
    Fairbanks-College, AK $93,480
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    Parkersburg-Vienna, WV $91,430
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $90,600
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $89,420

    Nearby metros — Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $91,990
    District of Columbia $85,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $82,730
    Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $80,090
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $74,830
    Peoria, IL $74,530

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $52,370
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $52,460
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $76,340
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines $63,880
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $61,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Industrial Machinery Mechanics make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Ames, IA is $35.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.37 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Industrial Machinery Mechanics salaries?

    The median Industrial Machinery Mechanics salary in Ames, IA is 16.9% above the national median of $63,760. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Industrial Machinery Mechanics in Ames?

    Entry-level Industrial Machinery Mechanics (10th percentile) earn around $51,090 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,170.