The median annual wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Ames, IA is $60,340 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $61,170.
Pay spans roughly $44,720 at the 10th percentile to $77,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 350 people work as secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $60,340 |
| Mean (annual) | $61,170 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $44,720 |
| 90th percentile | $77,900 |
| Employment | 350 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.