Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Ames, IA

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

Median annual salary $60,180 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,850
90th percentile $77,770
Employed locally 300
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,850
    25th
    $47,660
    50th (median)
    $60,180
    75th
    $70,670
    90th
    $77,770

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 85% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 15% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    California $96,820
    Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $82,500
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $81,890
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $81,860
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $81,170

    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
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,180
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,990
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $30,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Ames, IA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Ames, IA is 4.4% below the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Ames?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $39,850 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,660.