Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $38,790 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.65
10th percentile $34,500
90th percentile $45,890
Employed locally 130
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,500
    25th
    $35,100
    50th (median)
    $38,790
    75th
    $39,260
    90th
    $45,890

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 50% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 50% 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 Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,980
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $62,540
    Pharmacists $130,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Cedar Rapids, IA is $18.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.93 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 6.2% below 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,500 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,100.