Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products Salary in Ames, IA

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

Median annual salary $104,530 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $50.26
10th percentile $67,700
90th percentile $170,890
Employed locally 90
National median $100,070

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,700
    25th
    $78,320
    50th (median)
    $104,530
    75th
    $130,370
    90th
    $170,890

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary vs area income 147% Median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary is 47% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $168,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $161,510
    Rochester, MN $156,910
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $152,500
    Morgantown, WV $150,190
    Sussex Delaware nonmetropolitan area $143,470

    Nearby metros — Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $134,220
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $132,270
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $132,030
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $126,860
    West Virginia $126,770
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $125,000

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $29,170
    Retail Salespersons $30,330
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $72,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $46,130
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $62,870
    Insurance Sales Agents $60,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Ames, IA is $50.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.31 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salaries?

    The median Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products salary in Ames, IA is 4.5% above the national median of $100,070. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products in Ames?

    Entry-level Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products (10th percentile) earn around $67,700 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,320.