Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for emergency medical technicians is $19.55 an hour ($40,660 a year). About 1,510 people work in this job there.
That is 9% lower than the U.S. median ($44,470). Iowa ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for emergency medical technicians in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.12 | $35,600 |
| 25% of workers | $17.80 | $37,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.55 | $40,660 |
| 75% of workers | $23.02 | $47,870 |
| 90% of workers | $28.89 | $60,080 |
Emergency Medical Technicians pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $52,210 | 70 |
| Ames | $46,000 | 30 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $43,500 | 60 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $42,470 | 280 |
| Sioux City | $41,710 | 80 |
| Dubuque | $41,260 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids | $40,160 | 150 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $39,830 | 160 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for emergency medical technicians
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.8% over ten years, faster than average · about 13,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $78,630 |
| Nursing Assistants | $39,350 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,630 |
| Paramedics | $60,590 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $74,760 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $42,910 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,860 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $54,260 |
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