Food Preparation Workers Salary in Ames, IA
Median Salary
$29,900
per year
Hourly Rate
$14.37
per hour
Employment
140
in Ames, IA
vs. National Avg
-15.3%
National: $35,320
📊 Compared to the national median of $35,320, Ames, IA pays 15.3% LESS for Food Preparation Workers positions.
Salary Distribution in Ames, IA
10th
$26,580
25th
$28,500
Median
$29,900
75th
$36,720
90th
$39,100
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).