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How much does a maintenance and repair worker make in Ames?

$54,770a year

Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers in the Ames, IA metro area. That is $26.33 an hour or $4,564 a month.

Hourly
$26.33
Vs. national median
+10%
Rank among cities
65 of 393
Jobs in the area
670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,480Median: $54,770Highest 10%: $73,830
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,480$18.02
25th$45,230$21.75
Median$54,770$26.33
75th$63,760$30.65
90th$73,830$35.50

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for maintenance and repair workers.

Sioux City, IA$57,470
Dubuque, IA$54,360
Cedar Rapids, IA$51,880
Omaha, NE$51,700
Davenport, IA$51,200
Waterloo, IA$50,940
Des Moines, IA$50,780
Iowa City, IA$47,760
Maintenance and Repair Worker salary in Iowa Maintenance and Repair Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Ames

Same field, median yearly pay.

Control and Valve Installer and Repairer$83,010
First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$79,080
Industrial Machinery Mechanic$67,250
Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$65,470
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$64,940
Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$63,490
Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$61,360
Heating$60,430
Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$58,820
Automotive Body and Related Repairer$58,790
Salaries for every job in Ames, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a maintenance and repair worker make an hour in Ames?

The median hourly pay in the Ames, IA metro area is $26.33 ($54,770 a year).

Do maintenance and repair workers make more in Ames than the national average?

Yes: $54,770 against $49,590 nationally, 10% more.

How does Ames compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $52,160, so Ames pays 5% more.

Where does Ames rank for maintenance and repair worker pay?

65 of 393 metro areas with data.

How much does a maintenance and repair worker make starting out in Ames?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,830 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.