Operating Engineers (Heavy Equipment) Salary in Ames, IA
Median Annual Salary
$61,540
$29.59/hr
Salary Range
$49,990 – $78,560
10th – 90th percentile
Employment
220
workers in metro
vs State Avg
+0.5%
state median: $61,210
4.8% above the national median ($58,710)
Salary by Percentile
Annual salary distribution from entry-level to top earners
$49,990 (entry)$61,540 (median)$78,560 (top)