Construction-trade hourly wages in Ames, IA (BLS OEWS, latest release). Click any trade for the full pricing breakdown. Published averages — what workers are paid, not the rate to charge.
Ames, IA median household income: $72,007 (Census ACS).
| Trade | Median /hr | Mean /hr |
|---|---|---|
| Electricians | $30.44 | $31.95 |
| Plumbers | $30.68 | $31.92 |
| Carpenters | $26.75 | $26.47 |
| Painters | $21.53 | $23.08 |
| HVAC Technicians | $29.05 | $29.82 |
| Concrete Contractors | $27.99 | $27.19 |
| Landscapers | $21.43 | $20.95 |
| Construction Laborers | $23.95 | $25.07 |
| Construction Supervisors | $34.74 | $36.69 |
| Construction Managers | $46.50 | $51.58 |
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