Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Iowa | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $60,590 | $61,458 | -1% |
| Median hourly wage | $29.13 | $29.55 | -1% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $69,009.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Paramedic in Iowa is $60,590, or about $29.13 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Paramedics is $61,458. Iowa is -1% below the national median.
Entry-level paramedics in Iowa typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,170 paramedic jobs on record and a median salary of $60,590, Iowa offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.