The median annual wage for Recreation Workers in Ames, IA is $29,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,930.
Pay spans roughly $22,930 at the 10th percentile to $42,450 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.29 per hour. An estimated 210 people work as recreation workers in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $29,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,930 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.29 |
| 10th percentile | $22,930 |
| 90th percentile | $42,450 |
| Employment | 210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.