The median annual wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in Ames, IA is $79,170 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $86,880.
Pay spans roughly $38,840 at the 10th percentile to $107,310 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $38.06 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as biological scientists, all other in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $79,170 |
| Mean (annual) | $86,880 |
| Median (hourly) | $38.06 |
| 10th percentile | $38,840 |
| 90th percentile | $107,310 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.