SOC 43-4031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Court, Municipal, and License Clerks — Ames
Ames, IA · 7 metro areas compared
The median wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Ames, IA is $57,800 per year, 18.7% above the national median of $48,700.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Ames, IA is $57,800 per year, 18.7% above the national median of $48,700. Half of workers earn between $46,940 and $67,920. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $41,980 and the ninetieth at $67,920.
Employment stands at 80, or 1.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Iowa City records the highest median at $57,320. Of the 246 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 132nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,980 | −13.8% |
| 25th | $46,940 | −3.6% |
| Median (50th) | $57,800 | +18.7% |
| 75th | $67,920 | +39.5% |
| 90th | $67,920 | +39.5% |
| Mean | $56,900 | +16.8% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iowa City | $57,320 | 70 | |
| 2 | Des Moines | $57,300 | 270 | |
| 3 | Dubuque | $56,290 | 50 | |
| 4 | Cedar Rapids | $54,710 | 140 | |
| 5 | Waterloo | $49,300 | 90 | |
| 6 | Sioux City | $47,760 | 80 | |
| 7 | Davenport | $46,070 | 240 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ames run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $57,800 goes as far as $65,831 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 35.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$57,800as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,831US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $57,800 a year, 18.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,980 to $67,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Iowa City, at $57,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Court, Municipal, and License Clerks in Ames, IA?
The median annual wage is $57,800, or $27.79 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,700, so pay in Ames, IA is 18.7% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Ames, IA earns more than $67,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,980 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Iowa City, at $57,320 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Ames, IA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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