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Emergency Medical Technicians average salary by city in Iowa
- Iowa City$51,940
- Des Moines$48,100
- Dubuque$46,620
- Ames$46,470
- Waterloo$46,410
- Sioux City$44,520
- Davenport$43,750
- Cedar Rapids$40,620
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $51,940 | $52,210 | $37,440 | $42,552 | 92 |
| Des Moines | $48,100 | $42,470 | $36,980 | $39,612 | 92 |
| Dubuque | $46,620 | $41,260 | $35,010 | $38,479 | 87 |
| Ames | $46,470 | $46,000 | $44,050 | $38,365 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $46,410 | $43,500 | $36,160 | $38,319 | 87 |
| Sioux City | $44,520 | $41,710 | $35,780 | $36,872 | 86 |
| Davenport | $43,750 | $39,830 | $37,020 | $36,282 | 89 |
| Cedar Rapids | $40,620 | $40,160 | $36,410 | $33,886 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2042.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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