The median annual wage for Helpers--Production Workers in Ames, IA is $47,590 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,280.
Pay spans roughly $29,440 at the 10th percentile to $52,200 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.88 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as helpers--production workers in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $47,590 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,280 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.88 |
| 10th percentile | $29,440 |
| 90th percentile | $52,200 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.