Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other Salary in Ames, IA

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

Median annual salary $46,740 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $32,420
90th percentile $59,910
Employed locally 70
National median $46,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,420
    25th
    $38,010
    50th (median)
    $46,740
    75th
    $49,900
    90th
    $59,910

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other salary vs area income 66% Median Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $67,520
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $64,820
    Napa, CA $62,670
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $61,360
    Northeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area $61,210
    Niles, MI $60,140

    Nearby metros — Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $64,820
    Columbia, MO $53,250
    California $52,950
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $52,060
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $51,960
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $50,840

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Office Clerks, General $41,730
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $47,480
    Customer Service Representatives $38,550
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $47,370
    Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $38,950
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $60,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Ames, IA is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.78 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other salary in Ames, IA is 1.5% above the national median of $46,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other in Ames?

    Entry-level Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $32,420 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,010.