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Human Resources Managers Salary in Ames, IA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 60 employed

Annual Mean
$154,530
$74.30/hr
Annual Median
$137,390
$66.05/hr
Bottom 10%
$98,810
$47.51/hr
Top 10%
$224,650
$108.00/hr
Location vs National Average
Ames, IA
$154,530
Difference
-5.9% vs US avg
US National
$164,230

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$98,810
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$116,350
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$137,390
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$163,280
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$224,650

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$99K

25th

$116K

Median

$137K

75th

$163K

90th

$225K

Ames, IA has a relatively small Human Resources Managers workforce (approximately 60 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Ames, IA, Human Resources Managers salaries range from $98,810 at the 10th percentile to $224,650 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $125,840 (92% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.