The median annual wage for Childcare Workers in Ames, IA is $27,580 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $29,890.
Pay spans roughly $21,720 at the 10th percentile to $46,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.26 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as childcare workers in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $27,580 |
| Mean (annual) | $29,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.26 |
| 10th percentile | $21,720 |
| 90th percentile | $46,820 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.