Statisticians Salary in Ames, IA

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

Median annual salary $150,000 +45.2% vs national
Median hourly $72.12
10th percentile $86,490
90th percentile $159,090
Employed locally 30
National median $103,300

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $86,490
    25th
    $111,110
    50th (median)
    $150,000
    75th
    $159,090
    90th
    $159,090

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Statisticians salary vs area income 211% Median Statisticians salary is 111% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Statisticians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $177,740
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $164,290
    New York $150,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $149,400
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $140,610
    Boulder, CO $136,670

    Nearby metros — Statisticians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $133,680
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $133,240
    California $127,550
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $123,100
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $121,570
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $120,510

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$127,040
    Computer User Support Specialists$62,130
    Computer Systems Analysts$92,100
    Computer Network Support Specialists$80,050
    Data Scientists$77,200
    Computer Occupations, All Other$104,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Statisticians make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Statisticians in Ames, IA is $72.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.49 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Statisticians salaries?

    The median Statisticians salary in Ames, IA is 45.2% above the national median of $103,300. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Statisticians in Ames?

    Entry-level Statisticians (10th percentile) earn around $86,490 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,110.