The median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Ames, IA is $59,690 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $58,830.
Pay spans roughly $39,980 at the 10th percentile to $77,630 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 410 people work as elementary school teachers, except special education in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $59,690 |
| Mean (annual) | $58,830 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $39,980 |
| 90th percentile | $77,630 |
| Employment | 410 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.