The median annual wage for Medical Assistants in Ames, IA is $44,820 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,880.
Pay spans roughly $37,590 at the 10th percentile to $48,910 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.55 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as medical assistants in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $44,820 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,880 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.55 |
| 10th percentile | $37,590 |
| 90th percentile | $48,910 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.