How much does a production make in Ames?
$60,800a year
Median yearly pay for productions in the Ames, IA metro area. That is $29.23 an hour or $5,067 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.23
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 95 of 378
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,900Median: $60,800Highest 10%: $79,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,900 | $22.07 | |
| 25th | $50,470 | $24.26 | |
| Median | $60,800 | $29.23 | |
| 75th | $65,710 | $31.59 | |
| 90th | $79,940 | $38.43 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for productions.
| Dubuque, IA | $63,370 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,420 |
| Des Moines, IA | $60,320 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $59,180 |
| Waterloo, IA | $57,430 |
| Sioux City, IA | $56,800 |
| Omaha, NE | $55,540 |
| Iowa City, IA | $54,140 |
Related jobs in Ames
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Salaries for every job in Ames, IAFrequently asked questions
How much does a production make an hour in Ames?
The median hourly pay in the Ames, IA metro area is $29.23 ($60,800 a year).
Do productions make more in Ames than the national average?
Yes: $60,800 against $59,650 nationally, 2% more.
How does Ames compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $60,320, so Ames pays 1% more.
Where does Ames rank for production pay?
95 of 378 metro areas with data.
How much does a production make starting out in Ames?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,940 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.