The median annual wage for Bakers in Ames, IA is $33,590 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $32,610.
Pay spans roughly $21,060 at the 10th percentile to $41,850 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.15 per hour.
| Median (annual) | $33,590 |
| Mean (annual) | $32,610 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.15 |
| 10th percentile | $21,060 |
| 90th percentile | $41,850 |
| Employment | — |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.