IA · Council Bluffs · Updated October 15, 2026

EHR / Epic Analyst jobs in Council Bluffs, IA

Pay for EHR / Epic Analysts in the Council Bluffs area centers on $45.18 per hour, or about $93,970 a year. The lower quarter earns under $37.41 and the upper quarter over $54.97. That ranks 176th of 355 U.S. metro areas for EHR / Epic Analyst pay, and 117th of 319 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Council Bluffs. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Council Bluffs.

EHR / Epic Analyst pay in Council Bluffs, IA

The metro median is 3% above the Iowa statewide median of $44.07 per hour. Nationally the median is $49.90 per hour. BLS counts about 1,190 computer systems analysts employed in the Omaha metro area, 2.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.75).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$30.04$62,48040% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$37.41$77,81025% below U.S. median
Median$45.18$93,9709% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$54.97$114,34010% above U.S. median
Top 10%$63.24$131,54027% above U.S. median

How Council Bluffs ranks

  • 176th of 355 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 117th of 319 after adjusting for local prices

BLS does not publish a separate figure for EHR / Epic Analyst. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Computer Systems Analysts.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Computer Systems Analysts (SOC 15-1211), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Council Bluffs

  • Overall prices in Omaha run 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $45.18 median hour buys what $49.16 buys at the national price level, 1% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$1,626
  • Per year: $81,324
  • Per month: $6,777

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Omaha metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Council Bluffs

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Council Bluffs.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs, IA
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Methodist Jennie Edmundson
Council Bluffs, IA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

EHR / Epic Analyst pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Bellevue, NE8 mi$45.18/hr64,777
Omaha, NE11 mi$45.18/hr489,265
Lincoln, NE52 mi$37.43/hr300,619
Sioux City, IA91 mi$43.09/hr86,875
West Des Moines, IA110 mi$47.59/hr73,664
St. Joseph, MO116 mi$37.48/hr71,098

EHR / Epic Analyst jobs in Iowa · EHR / Epic Analyst jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Iowa

EHR analysts build, test and support Epic modules used by clinicians and staff.

  • Epic certification in the relevant module
  • Clinical or operational experience in the area supported
  • Analytical and project support skills

Iowa taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

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Common questions

How much do EHR / Epic Analysts make in Council Bluffs, IA?

EHR / Epic Analysts in the Omaha metro area have a median pay of $45.18 per hour, about $93,970 a year. The middle half earn between $37.41 and $54.97 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Council Bluffs a good place for EHR / Epic Analysts once cost of living is counted?

Omaha ranks 117th of 319 metro areas for EHR / Epic Analyst pay after adjusting for local prices, and 176th of 355 before adjusting. Overall prices run 8% below the U.S. average.

Where do EHR / Epic Analysts work in Council Bluffs?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Council Bluffs, led by Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Iowa license to work in Council Bluffs as an EHR / Epic Analyst?

Epic certification in the relevant module. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Iowa requires for your role with the Iowa licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Central Maine Healthcare CorporationOntario, CA · 5 postings$46.90/ hr$34–$60
  • El Camino HealthMountain View, CA · 1 posting$75.08/ hr$60–$90
  • MemorialCareFountain Valley, CA · 1 posting$67.44/ hr$55–$80
  • Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare SystemSalinas, CA · 1 posting$60.81/ hr$54–$68

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