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.
$92K
Avg. median salary
88.83
Cost of living index
$1,153
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Ames
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $91K | $43.55/hr |
| 42 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $89K | $42.85/hr |
| 43 | Facilities Managers | Management | $89K | $42.75/hr |
| 44 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $89K | $42.62/hr |
| 45 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $89K | $42.56/hr |
| 46 | Firefighters | Public Safety | $86K | $41.35/hr |
| 47 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.61/hr |
| 48 | Chemists | Science | $84K | $40.53/hr |
| 49 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $84K | $40.4/hr |
| 50 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $83K | $39.99/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Ames
Cost of living vs. national average-11.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,153/mo
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