Social and Community Service Managers Salary in Ames, IA

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

Median annual salary $63,500 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.53
10th percentile $46,350
90th percentile $93,700
Employed locally 120
National median $78,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,350
    25th
    $50,100
    50th (median)
    $63,500
    75th
    $79,030
    90th
    $93,700

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Community Service Managers salary vs area income 89% Median Social and Community Service Managers salary is 11% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Community Service Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salem, OR $107,450
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,100
    Richmond, VA $104,410
    Boulder, CO $102,880
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,250
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $102,230

    Nearby metros — Social and Community Service Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,100
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $101,210
    District of Columbia $99,700
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $97,200
    Virginia $93,150
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $87,100

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers $85,550
    Medical and Health Services Managers $99,850
    Financial Managers $120,000
    Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $56,360
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $126,810
    Chief Executives $168,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Community Service Managers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Community Service Managers in Ames, IA is $30.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.39 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Social and Community Service Managers salaries?

    The median Social and Community Service Managers salary in Ames, IA is 18.8% below the national median of $78,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Community Service Managers in Ames?

    Entry-level Social and Community Service Managers (10th percentile) earn around $46,350 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,100.