How much does a childcare worker make in Ames?
$27,850a year
Median yearly pay for childcare workers in the Ames, IA metro area. That is $13.39 an hour or $2,321 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.39
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among cities
- 308 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,710Median: $27,850Highest 10%: $33,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,710 | $10.92 | |
| 25th | $26,890 | $12.93 | |
| Median | $27,850 | $13.39 | |
| 75th | $28,980 | $13.93 | |
| 90th | $33,510 | $16.11 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for childcare workers.
| Davenport, IA | $32,300 |
| Dubuque, IA | $31,730 |
| Omaha, NE | $31,330 |
| Des Moines, IA | $29,760 |
| Sioux City, IA | $29,330 |
| Iowa City, IA | $29,170 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $28,170 |
| Waterloo, IA | $27,580 |
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Salaries for every job in Ames, IAFrequently asked questions
How much does a childcare worker make an hour in Ames?
The median hourly pay in the Ames, IA metro area is $13.39 ($27,850 a year).
Do childcare workers make more in Ames than the national average?
No: $27,850 against $34,980 nationally, 20% less.
How does Ames compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $28,420, so Ames pays 2% less.
Where does Ames rank for childcare worker pay?
308 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does a childcare worker make starting out in Ames?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $33,510 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.