Salary · Metro area · SOC 29-1122
Occupational Therapist (OT) salary in Ames, IA, per year and per hour
BLS data for May 2025 for the Ames, IA metropolitan statistical area.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, released May 15, 2026. Publisher page
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The median pay for occupational therapists in Ames, IA was $73,810 a year, or $35.49 an hour, in May 2025 (BLS). The middle 80% earned $62,660 to $99,840. About 40 were employed.
Annual pay: Ames vs Iowa vs the US
| Measure | This metro | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $73,810 | $89,910 | $100,330 |
| Mean (average) | $77,820 | $89,720 | $101,280 |
| 10th percentile | $62,660 | $64,610 | $71,690 |
| 25th percentile | $63,870 | $75,810 | $82,510 |
| 75th percentile | $93,470 | $103,100 | $116,670 |
| 90th percentile | $99,840 | $109,200 | $131,950 |
| Measure | Hourly |
|---|---|
| Median (50th percentile) | $35.49 |
| Mean (average) | $37.41 |
| 10th percentile | $30.13 |
| 25th percentile | $30.71 |
| 75th percentile | $44.94 |
| 90th percentile | $48.00 |
Employment: 40. 0.728 per 1,000 jobs in the area. Location quotient 0.7.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Publisher page
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Questions
How much does an OT make per hour in Ames, IA?
The median hourly wage was $35.49 in May 2025, per BLS. The 10th percentile was $30.13 and the 90th was $48.00.
What is the average OT salary in Ames, IA?
BLS reports a mean (average) of $77,820 a year and a median of $73,810 for May 2025. The median is the middle wage; the mean is pulled up by the highest earners.
Do occupational therapists in Ames, IA earn more than the Iowa median?
The Ames, IA median of $73,810 is 18% lower than the Iowa median of $89,910 (BLS, May 2025).
Where do these numbers come from?
The BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2025 estimates, SOC 29-1122. Figures BLS did not publish are left out.