Unemployment Rate
3.2%
Labor Force
66,916
Employed
64,779
Unemployed
2,137
Unemployment Rate Trend
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Top Paying Occupations in Ames, IA
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $248,000 |
| Chief Executives | $206,090 |
| Dentists, General | $163,950 |
| Pharmacists | $139,690 |
| Managers, All Other | $138,110 |
| Human Resources Managers | $137,390 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $137,010 |
| Sales Managers | $133,150 |
| Marketing Managers | $132,050 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $131,340 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.