Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $46,000 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.12
10th percentile $36,350
90th percentile $59,770
Employed locally 30
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,350
    25th
    $44,050
    50th (median)
    $46,000
    75th
    $47,230
    90th
    $59,770

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Emergency Medical Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lexington Park, MD $68,160
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $64,780
    Urban Honolulu, HI $63,880
    Hawaii $61,310
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $60,560
    Redding, CA $60,120

    Nearby metros — Emergency Medical Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Iowa City, IA $50,340
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $49,660
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $47,670
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $47,050
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $46,500
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $46,480

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $72,920
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $48,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,030
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,520
    Physical Therapists $86,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Ames, IA is $22.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.73 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Ames, IA is 11.3% above the national median of $41,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Emergency Medical Technicians in Ames?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,350 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,050.