Waiters and Waitresses Salary in Ames, IA

Median Salary

$22,710

per year

Hourly Rate

$10.92

per hour

Employment

1,010

in Ames, IA

vs. National Avg

-35.5%

National: $35,230

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,230, Ames, IA pays 35.5% LESS for Waiters and Waitresses positions.

Salary Distribution in Ames, IA

10th

$15,080

25th

$15,560

Median

$22,710

75th

$38,580

90th

$50,610

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).