How much does a production worker make in Ames?
$70,690a year
Median yearly pay for production workers in the Ames, IA metro area. That is $33.99 an hour or $5,891 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.99
- Vs. national median
- +76%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 313
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,140Median: $70,690Highest 10%: $82,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,140 | $18.82 | |
| 25th | $53,020 | $25.49 | |
| Median | $70,690 | $33.99 | |
| 75th | $72,500 | $34.86 | |
| 90th | $82,160 | $39.50 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for production workers.
| Dubuque, IA | $48,750 |
| Waterloo, IA | $48,300 |
| Omaha, NE | $45,410 |
| Des Moines, IA | $40,660 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $39,250 |
| Iowa City, IA | $35,040 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
Related jobs in Ames
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker | $74,160 |
| Coating | $69,090 |
| Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender | $62,300 |
| Inspector | $61,820 |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator | $61,730 |
| Machinist | $60,200 |
| Welder | $58,560 |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setter | $52,020 |
| Food Batchmaker | $50,950 |
| Multiple Machine Tool Setter | $49,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a production worker make an hour in Ames?
The median hourly pay in the Ames, IA metro area is $33.99 ($70,690 a year).
Do production workers make more in Ames than the national average?
Yes: $70,690 against $40,110 nationally, 76% more.
How does Ames compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $44,450, so Ames pays 59% more.
Where does Ames rank for production worker pay?
2 of 313 metro areas with data.
How much does a production worker make starting out in Ames?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,160 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.