The median annual wage for Chief Executives in Ames, IA is $168,570 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $194,900.
At the median that is about $81.04 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as chief executives in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $168,570 |
| Mean (annual) | $194,900 |
| Median (hourly) | $81.04 |
| 10th percentile | $53,210 |
| 90th percentile | — |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.