Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Emergency Medical Technicians in Iowa earn a median salary of $41,120 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -0.5% vs the national median of $41,340. An estimated 1,340 emergency medical technicians are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $38,280 to $50,340 depending on location.
$41,120
Avg median salary in Iowa
$50,340
Highest paying metro
$38,280
Lowest paying metro
1,340
Employed in Iowa
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Emergency Medical Technicians salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $50,340 | $38,620 | $50,700 | 70 |
| Ames, IA | $46,000 | $44,050 | $47,230 | 30 |
| Des Moines, IA | $43,180 | $39,050 | $59,170 | 160 |
| Waterloo, IA | $40,900 | $34,920 | $43,920 | 70 |
| Southeast Iowa | $40,360 | $38,360 | $52,000 | 260 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $40,290 | $36,860 | $46,730 | 60 |
| Northeast Iowa | $39,490 | $37,880 | $44,290 | 90 |
| Southwest Iowa | $39,000 | $38,170 | $44,000 | 100 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $38,790 | $35,100 | $39,260 | 130 |
| Northwest Iowa | $38,410 | $36,250 | $47,460 | 160 |
| Dubuque, IA | $38,400 | $33,540 | $56,030 | 40 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $38,280 | $35,110 | $47,380 | 170 |