Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Ames, IA

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

Median annual salary $52,370 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.18
10th percentile $37,270
90th percentile $71,030
Employed locally 660
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,270
    25th
    $44,700
    50th (median)
    $52,370
    75th
    $61,200
    90th
    $71,030

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 74% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 26% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $61,570
    Sheboygan, WI $60,610
    District of Columbia $60,600
    Napa, CA $60,510

    Nearby metros — Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $60,600
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $58,340
    California $56,030
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $55,500
    Peoria, IL $55,370
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $55,100

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics$74,510
    Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$63,880
    Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$61,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance and Repair Workers, General make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Ames, IA is $25.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.49 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salaries?

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Ames, IA is 7.7% above the national median of $48,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Ames?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $37,270 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,700.