Emergency Medical Technicians Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $40,900 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $19.66
10th percentile $33,260
90th percentile $53,160
Employed locally 70
National median $41,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,260
    25th
    $34,920
    50th (median)
    $40,900
    75th
    $43,920
    90th
    $53,160

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Medical Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Emergency Medical Technicians salary is 41% 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 Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $69,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,380
    Nurse Practitioners $127,410
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,520
    Pharmacists $132,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Medical Technicians in Waterloo, IA is $19.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Emergency Medical Technicians salary in Waterloo, IA is 1.1% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Emergency Medical Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,260 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,920.