How much does an emergency medical technician make in Iowa?
$40,660a year
Median yearly pay for emergency medical technicians in Iowa. That is $19.55 an hour or $3,388 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.55
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,600Median: $40,660Highest 10%: $60,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,600 | $17.12 | |
| 25th | $37,030 | $17.80 | |
| Median | $40,660 | $19.55 | |
| 75th | $47,870 | $23.01 | |
| 90th | $60,080 | $28.88 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Iowa City, IA | $52,210 |
| Ames, IA | $46,000 |
| Waterloo, IA | $43,500 |
| Des Moines, IA | $42,470 |
| Sioux City, IA | $41,710 |
| Omaha, NE | $41,350 |
| Dubuque, IA | $41,260 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $40,160 |
| Davenport, IA | $39,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for emergency medical technicians.
| 26. Illinois | $42,260 |
| 27. Missouri | $42,160 |
| 28. Nebraska | $41,710 |
| 29. Iowa | $40,660 |
| 30. South Carolina | $40,370 |
| 31. Tennessee | $40,330 |
| 32. Ohio | $40,220 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an emergency medical technician make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $19.55 ($40,660 a year).
Do emergency medical technicians make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $40,660 against $44,470 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Iowa rank for emergency medical technician pay?
Iowa ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays emergency medical technicians the most?
Iowa City, IA, with a median of $52,210 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.