Paramedics Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Iowa
Paramedics in Iowa earn a median salary of $53,863 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.8% vs the national median of $58,410. An estimated 1,180 paramedics are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $49,150 to $63,710 depending on location.
$53,863
Avg median salary in Iowa
$63,710
Highest paying metro
$49,150
Lowest paying metro
1,180
Employed in Iowa
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Paramedics salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $63,710 | $58,350 | $75,330 | 140 |
| Southwest Iowa | $58,590 | $51,570 | $64,310 | 120 |
| Waterloo, IA | $57,980 | $46,360 | $63,530 | 60 |
| Northeast Iowa | $57,190 | $52,400 | $62,270 | 100 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $53,030 | $49,610 | $61,340 | 90 |
| Southeast Iowa | $51,580 | $47,830 | $58,250 | 180 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $51,490 | $49,690 | $55,630 | 50 |
| Ames, IA | $50,790 | $46,990 | $61,520 | 50 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $49,690 | $46,170 | $57,130 | 100 |
| Des Moines, IA | $49,290 | $43,120 | $60,860 | 140 |
| Northwest Iowa | $49,150 | $45,930 | $57,580 | 150 |