Paramedics pay in Iowa
In Iowa, the median pay for paramedics is $29.13 an hour ($60,590 a year). About 1,170 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($60,600). Iowa ranks 23rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for paramedics in Iowa
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.96 | $47,750 |
| 25% of workers | $25.10 | $52,200 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.13 | $60,590 |
| 75% of workers | $31.48 | $65,470 |
| 90% of workers | $37.57 | $78,140 |
Paramedics pay in Iowa metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $66,090 | 150 |
| Ames | $62,920 | 40 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $62,350 | 40 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $61,980 | 190 |
| Cedar Rapids | $55,130 | 90 |
| Sioux City | $53,310 | 50 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $51,660 | 130 |
Iowa unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for paramedics
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.7% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Iowa
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $78,630 |
| Nursing Assistants | $39,350 |
| Medical Assistants | $45,480 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,630 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $40,660 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $74,760 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $44,860 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $54,260 |
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