Natural Sciences Managers Salary in Ames, IA

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

Median annual salary $127,190 -21.1% vs national
Median hourly $61.15
10th percentile $91,230
90th percentile $216,220
Employed locally 90
National median $161,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $91,230
    25th
    $100,210
    50th (median)
    $127,190
    75th
    $170,830
    90th
    $216,220

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Natural Sciences Managers salary vs area income 179% Median Natural Sciences Managers salary is 79% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Natural Sciences Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $222,840
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $221,480
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $219,380
    Massachusetts $218,800
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $211,880
    Worcester, MA $211,400

    Nearby metros — Natural Sciences Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $204,100
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $175,400
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $168,360
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $165,120
    District of Columbia $164,650
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $164,650

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $85,550
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Natural Sciences Managers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Natural Sciences Managers in Ames, IA is $61.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.29 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Natural Sciences Managers salaries?

    The median Natural Sciences Managers salary in Ames, IA is 21.1% below the national median of $161,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Natural Sciences Managers in Ames?

    Entry-level Natural Sciences Managers (10th percentile) earn around $91,230 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,210.