The median annual wage for Bartenders in Ames, IA is $22,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $26,950.
Pay spans roughly $18,310 at the 10th percentile to $44,570 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $10.87 per hour. An estimated 410 people work as bartenders in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $22,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $26,950 |
| Median (hourly) | $10.87 |
| 10th percentile | $18,310 |
| 90th percentile | $44,570 |
| Employment | 410 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.