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

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

Median annual salary $60,340 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,720
90th percentile $77,900
Employed locally 350
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,720
    25th
    $48,720
    50th (median)
    $60,340
    75th
    $75,130
    90th
    $77,900

    Ames economic context

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

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    Kingston, NY $104,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,930
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $98,890
    California $98,710
    Visalia, CA $95,320
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $85,770

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,950
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,690
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,180
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,180
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $28,990
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $30,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Secondary 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 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Ames, IA is 6.6% below the national median of $64,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $44,720 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,720.