Self-Enrichment Teachers Salary in Ames, IA

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

Median annual salary $30,400 -33.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.62
10th percentile $22,430
90th percentile $63,200
Employed locally 140
National median $45,590

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,430
    25th
    $27,220
    50th (median)
    $30,400
    75th
    $45,710
    90th
    $63,200

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Self-Enrichment Teachers salary vs area income 43% Median Self-Enrichment Teachers salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Self-Enrichment Teachers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lake Charles, LA $76,600
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $62,360
    Charleston, WV $61,880
    District of Columbia $61,480
    Burlington, NC $61,150
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $60,790

    Nearby metros — Self-Enrichment Teachers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $61,480
    Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $60,280
    Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area $58,860
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $58,250
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $57,800
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $53,230

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,950
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,690
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,340
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,180
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$29,180
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$28,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Self-Enrichment Teachers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Ames, IA is $14.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.12 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Self-Enrichment Teachers salaries?

    The median Self-Enrichment Teachers salary in Ames, IA is 33.3% below the national median of $45,590. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Self-Enrichment Teachers in Ames?

    Entry-level Self-Enrichment Teachers (10th percentile) earn around $22,430 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,220.