Nurse Practitioners Salary in Ames, IA

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

Median annual salary $126,580 -2% vs national
Median hourly $60.85
10th percentile $98,530
90th percentile $173,330
Employed locally 60
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $98,530
    25th
    $110,410
    50th (median)
    $126,580
    75th
    $137,900
    90th
    $173,330

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 178% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 78% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    California $166,610
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $161,520
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,790
    Visalia, CA $156,740
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $144,350

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $72,920
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,030
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,520
    Physical Therapists $86,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Ames, IA is $60.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.76 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Ames, IA is 2% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Ames?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $98,530 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,410.