The population of Ames was estimated to be 68,000 in 2022.

The cost of living in Ames is about 8% lower than the national average.

The State of Iowa enforces different minimum wages in some districts. The state level minimum wage is $7.25 per hour for basic wages, and $4.35 per hour for tipped wages. The city of Ames may be in a district with a different minimum wage than this.

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Alleman, IA

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Hourly

Driver

Flexible Schedule

$1,233 / week

Manager in Training - Sales

Slumberland Furniture

Ames, IA

Part-Time

Hourly

Hospitality

401(k)

PTO

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Education

$12k / month

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Roehl Transport

AMES, IA

New

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

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Confidential

Ames, IA

New

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Service Manager

KODIAK Construction Recruiting & Staffing

Ames, IA

New

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education

Site Manager

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Ankeny, IA

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Ames, IA

New

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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Sevita Careers

Ames, IA

Hourly

$17 / hour

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Prudential Financial

Ames, IA

Part-Time

Hourly

Eco-Friendly

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Education

Parental Leave

$50k - $75k / year

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Genuine Parts

AMES, IA

New

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401(k)

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Experienced Financial Services Professional

NYLIFE Securities

Ankeny, IA

New

$222k - $250k / year

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SolomonEdwards

Johnston, IA

New

Hourly

$22 / hour

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Sales Representatives, Regional Sales Managers, Sales VP’s, and / or National Account Managers

GHA Technologies

Ames, IA

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Diversity Leader

401(k)

Dental Insurance

$96k - $2000k / year

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Sales Representative

BG Products

Ames, IA

New

Entry-Level

Vision Insurance

Education

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Salesperson

Flyer Life Group

Ames, IA

New

Part-Time

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Assistant Manager

Manpower

Ankeny, IA

New

Hourly

PTO

Dental Insurance

$22 - $25 / hour

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Project Manager

Brightpath Associates

Johnston, IA

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New

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Remote

Flexible Schedule

$25 / hour

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Receptionist (FT) | Pediatrics | Ames |

McFarland Clinic

Ames, IA

New

PTO

Dental Insurance

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Maintenance Supervisor

Green Hills

Ames, IA

Hospitality

Health Insurance

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Cleaner

ABM Industries

Ames, IA

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Compass Group

Ames, IA

Warehouse

$20 - $22 / hour

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Seamstress/Tailor

Buckle

Ames, IA

New

Part-Time

Hospitality

Flexible Schedule

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Driver Ames Weekends PT 17hr

HIRTA Public Transit

Ames, IA

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Part-Time

Hourly

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Salon Receptionist - North Grand Mall

JCPenney

Ames, IA

New

Part-Time

Hourly

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

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LEAD WAREHOUSE ATTENDANT

Compass Group, North America

Ames, IA

New

Warehouse

$20 - $22 / hour

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Hotel Night Audit-Marriott Experience

CUSA

Ames, IA

New

Hospitality

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Front of House Supervisor

Levy

Ames, IA

New

$16 / hour

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Remote

Hourly

$19 / hour

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New

Part-Time

Remote

Flexible Schedule

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General Manager

Guitar Center

Elkhart, IA

New

Vision Insurance

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Project Manager

Remedy Intelligent Staffing

Ankeny, IA

New

$90k - $130k / year

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Manager in Training - Sales

Slumberland Furniture

Ames, IA

Part-Time

Hourly

Hospitality

401(k)

PTO

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Schedule

Education

$12k / month

Employment in Ames

Population

The population of Ames, IA was estimated to be 68,000 in 2022. The median age of the Ames population is 23.5.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Ames, IA is about 8% lower than the national average. The median household income in Ames is $50,783.

Ames, IA Education

High School Graduate: 13%
Some College: 15%
Associates Degree: 8%
Bachelor's or Higher Degree: 63%

Workforce Participation Rates by Education

Less than High School: 46%
High School Graduate: 81%
Some College: 82%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 87%

Unemployment Rate by Education

High School Graduate: 7%
Some College: 5%
Bachelor's Degree or Greater: 2%

Estimated education data based on residents over 25 years old in Ames, IA. Employment data based on residents age 25-64.

Ames Job Market

Ames, Iowa, population 66,000, is home to Iowa State University, the city's largest employer by far. Agriculture plays a big role in the economy with several USDA sites in the city. Top industries in Ames include Manufacturing and Production, Agriculture, Education, and Trade, Transportation, and Utilities. The job market in Ames is growing rapidly, and the city's unemployment rate is one of the lowest of any metropolitan area in the US. People like working in Ames because of the innovation and research the University brings as well as affordable housing. Overall, average weekly wages for most occupations and cost of living are lower in Ames than in the rest of the US.

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