Stockers and Order Fillers Salary in Ames, IA

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

Median annual salary $36,180 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.39
10th percentile $31,220
90th percentile $47,590
Employed locally 1,120
National median $37,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,220
    25th
    $34,300
    50th (median)
    $36,180
    75th
    $44,860
    90th
    $47,590

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Stockers and Order Fillers salary vs area income 51% Median Stockers and Order Fillers salary is 49% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Stockers and Order Fillers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Greeley, CO $45,990
    Cheyenne, WY $45,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $44,910
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $44,760
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,630
    Bend, OR $44,500

    Nearby metros — Stockers and Order Fillers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $41,600
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $40,520
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $40,250
    Visalia, CA $39,720
    Dubuque, IA $39,600
    California $39,450

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$53,530
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$39,180
    Bus Drivers, School$52,020
    Light Truck Drivers$40,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$56,480
    Driver/Sales Workers$29,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Stockers and Order Fillers make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Stockers and Order Fillers in Ames, IA is $17.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.30 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Stockers and Order Fillers salaries?

    The median Stockers and Order Fillers salary in Ames, IA is 2.5% below the national median of $37,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Stockers and Order Fillers in Ames?

    Entry-level Stockers and Order Fillers (10th percentile) earn around $31,220 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,300.