Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $50,340 +21.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.20
10th percentile $38,270
90th percentile $80,800
Employed locally 70
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,270
    25th
    $38,620
    50th (median)
    $50,340
    75th
    $50,700
    90th
    $80,800

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 32% 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
    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
    Ames, IA $46,000

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,920
    Physicians, All Other $257,340
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,960
    Pharmacists $137,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,310
    Physician Assistants $138,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Medical Technicians make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Iowa City, IA is $24.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.19 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Emergency Medical Technicians salaries?

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Iowa City, IA is 21.8% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,270 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,620.