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Paramedics average salary by city in Iowa
- Iowa City$67,160
- Ames$61,890
- Waterloo$60,230
- Des Moines$59,240
- Cedar Rapids$58,370
- Davenport$57,950
- Sioux City$55,120
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City | $67,160 | $66,090 | $63,270 | $54,137 | 92 |
| Ames | $61,890 | $62,920 | $48,650 | $50,169 | 89 |
| Waterloo | $60,230 | $62,350 | $52,520 | $48,898 | 87 |
| Des Moines | $59,240 | $61,980 | $47,740 | $48,140 | 92 |
| Cedar Rapids | $58,370 | $55,130 | $52,860 | $47,474 | 89 |
| Davenport | $57,950 | $51,660 | $48,560 | $47,153 | 89 |
| Sioux City | $55,120 | $53,310 | $51,490 | $44,986 | 86 |
*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 29-2043.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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