Paramedics Salary in Waterloo, IA

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

Median annual salary $57,980 -0.7% vs national
Median hourly $27.87
10th percentile $42,020
90th percentile $63,530
Employed locally 60
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,020
    25th
    $46,360
    50th (median)
    $57,980
    75th
    $63,530
    90th
    $63,530

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 84% Median Paramedics salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paramedics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $129,020
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $120,870
    Bellingham, WA $108,330
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,250
    Walla Walla, WA $102,430
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,950

    Nearby metros — Paramedics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,950
    District of Columbia $80,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,620
    California $72,180
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $69,430
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $67,670

    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 Paramedics make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Waterloo, IA is $27.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.98 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Waterloo, IA is 0.7% below the national median of $58,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paramedics in Waterloo?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $42,020 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,360.