Top Paying Jobs in Ames, IA
Ames, IA has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 14,950 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Family Medicine Physicians ($248,000), Chief Executives ($206,090), Dentists, General ($163,950). The cost of living index is 88.83 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,153/month.
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Avg. median salary
88.83
Cost of living index
$1,153
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Highest paying careers in Ames
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $248K | $119.23/hr |
| 2 | Chief Executives | Management | $206K | $99.08/hr |
| 3 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $164K | $78.82/hr |
| 4 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $140K | $67.16/hr |
| 5 | Managers, All Other | Management | $138K | $66.4/hr |
| 6 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $137K | $66.05/hr |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $137K | $65.87/hr |
| 8 | Sales Managers | Management | $133K | $64.02/hr |
| 9 | Marketing Managers | Management | $132K | $63.49/hr |
| 10 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $131K | $63.14/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-11.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,153/mo
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