Emergency Medical Technician salary in Iowa
What emergency medical technicians earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$40,660$19.55 per hour
vs U.S.−9%U.S. median $44,470
Middle half earn$37,030 – $47,870Top 10%: $60,080+
Jobs1,5100.83× the U.S. concentration
Emergency Medical Technician pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $42,470 | $20.42 | 280 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $41,350 | $19.88 | 250 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $41,050 | $19.74 | 250 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $38,430 | $18.48 | 170 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $39,830 | $19.15 | 160 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $40,160 | $19.31 | 150 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $39,940 | $19.20 | 150 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $40,370 | $19.41 | 120 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $41,710 | $20.05 | 80 |
| Iowa City, IA | $52,210 | $25.10 | 70 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $43,500 | $20.91 | 60 |
| Dubuque, IA | $41,260 | $19.84 | 40 |
| Ames, IA | $46,000 | $22.12 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Emergency Medical Technician pay in similar states
South Carolina · $40,370 Tennessee · $40,330 Ohio · $40,220 Florida · $39,870 Michigan · $39,870 North Dakota · $39,670
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560
Questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make in Iowa?
Emergency Medical Technicians in Iowa earned a median of $40,660 a year ($19.55 an hour) in May 2025, 9% less than the national median of $44,470. The middle half earned $37,030 to $47,870.
Where in Iowa do emergency medical technicians earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Iowa City, IA at $52,210.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.