The median annual wage for Paramedics in Ames, IA is $50,790 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $53,990.
Pay spans roughly $46,990 at the 10th percentile to $65,240 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $24.42 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as paramedics in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $50,790 |
| Mean (annual) | $53,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $24.42 |
| 10th percentile | $46,990 |
| 90th percentile | $65,240 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.