FY 2025-2026 Data

Civil Engineers Salary in Ames, IA, IA

Official H1B prevailing wage data for Civil Engineers (SOC 17-2051) in the Ames, IA metropolitan area.

Median Annual Wage (L2)
$84,011

Most common H1B wage level

Entry Level (L1)
$70,242

For junior positions

Location Tier
Tier 3

Standard Metro Area

Detailed Wage Levels
Breakdown of hourly and annual prevailing wages for all experience levels.
LevelExperienceHourly RateAnnual Salary
Level 1Entry Level$33.77/hr$70,242
Level 2Qualified$40.39/hr$84,011
Level 3Experienced$47/hr$97,760
Level 4Fully Competent$53.62/hr$111,530

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