Paramedic salary in Iowa
What paramedics earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$60,590$29.13 per hour
vs U.S.−0%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$52,200 – $65,470Top 10%: $78,140+
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Paramedic pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $56,130 | $26.99 | 210 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $61,980 | $29.80 | 190 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $57,820 | $27.80 | 170 |
| Iowa City, IA | $66,090 | $31.77 | 150 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $51,660 | $24.84 | 130 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $56,030 | $26.94 | 120 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $62,900 | $30.24 | 120 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $59,520 | $28.62 | 100 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $55,130 | $26.51 | 90 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $53,310 | $25.63 | 50 |
| Ames, IA | $62,920 | $30.25 | 40 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $62,350 | $29.98 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Paramedic pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $61,000 Illinois · $60,660 Virginia · $60,480 Idaho · $60,380 Vermont · $60,360 Indiana · $60,320
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 a paramedic make in Iowa?
Paramedics in Iowa earned a median of $60,590 a year ($29.13 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $52,200 to $65,470.
Where in Iowa do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Iowa City, IA at $66,090.
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.