How much does an installation make in Ames?
$54,950a year
Median yearly pay for installations in the Ames, IA metro area. That is $26.42 an hour or $4,579 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.42
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 354
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,900Median: $54,950Highest 10%: $68,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,900 | $17.26 | |
| 25th | $46,480 | $22.35 | |
| Median | $54,950 | $26.42 | |
| 75th | $60,360 | $29.02 | |
| 90th | $68,390 | $32.88 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for installations.
| Iowa City, IA | $51,590 |
| Davenport, IA | $50,810 |
| Omaha, NE | $50,760 |
| Sioux City, IA | $49,400 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,380 |
| Des Moines, IA | $49,060 |
| Waterloo, IA | $48,520 |
| Dubuque, IA | $47,090 |
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Salaries for every job in Ames, IAFrequently asked questions
How much does an installation make an hour in Ames?
The median hourly pay in the Ames, IA metro area is $26.42 ($54,950 a year).
Do installations make more in Ames than the national average?
Yes: $54,950 against $49,230 nationally, 12% more.
How does Ames compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $48,680, so Ames pays 13% more.
Where does Ames rank for installation pay?
67 of 354 metro areas with data.
How much does an installation make starting out in Ames?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,390 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.