The median annual wage for Paramedics in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $49,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $50,680.
Pay spans roughly $34,510 at the 10th percentile to $62,510 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.70 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as paramedics in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $49,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $50,680 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.70 |
| 10th percentile | $34,510 |
| 90th percentile | $62,510 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.