Paramedics Salary in Iowa
Paramedics in Iowa earn a median of $60,590 a year, 0% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,590
- vs. U.S. median
- 0% ($60,600)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,170
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,750; the top 10% earn over $78,140. Nationally the range is $44,230 to $84,850.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Acute Care Nurses$78,630 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Critical Care Nurses$78,630 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Emergency Medicine Physicians$429,050 median in Iowa
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$36,090 median in Iowa
- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$47,910 median in Iowa (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,630 median in Iowa
Paramedics pay in Iowa
How much do paramedics make in Iowa?
The median is $60,590 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,750 and the top 10% earn over $78,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for paramedics?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 51 (0% vs. the national median of $60,600). Living costs are not included.