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Food Service Managers Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$62,590

Mean: $72,730

~$48,820 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$30.09

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

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Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax-$4,087
State Income Tax-$2,713
Social Security-$3,881
Medicare-$908
Effective Tax Rate18.5%

Monthly Take-Home

$4,250

Annual Take-Home

$51,002

Monthly Budget in Ames

Housing / Rent$1,35032%
Food & Groceries$4009%
Transportation$3508%
Utilities$1804%
Healthcare$2506%
Remaining / Savings$1,72040%
Financial Stress Level
ComfortableGood savings potential
To maintain this lifestyle nationally:$62,590(+0% vs. local median)

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$53,520

Median

$62,590

75th %

$77,680

Median is in the 38th percentile of the typical range

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About Food Service Managers salaries in Ames, IA

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for food service managers in Ames, IA is $62,590. This is based on the most recent Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey data.

Salaries typically range from $53,520 (25th percentile) to $77,680 (75th percentile), reflecting differences in experience, employer size, and specialization.

The estimated hourly rate is $30.09 per hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a food service managers in Ames?

The median salary is $62,590 per year. The mean (average) salary is $72,730.

How much does a food service managers make per hour in Ames?

The estimated hourly rate is $30.09 per hour.

What is the salary range for food service managers in Ames?

Salaries typically range from $53,520 (25th percentile) to $77,680 (75th percentile).