Firefighters Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $58,000 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.89
10th percentile $32,150
90th percentile $58,000
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,150
    25th
    $36,460
    50th (median)
    $58,000
    75th
    $58,000
    90th
    $58,000

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 78% Median Firefighters salary is 22% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $90,180
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $88,860
    Ames, IA $86,140
    California $83,400
    District of Columbia $79,430
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $78,980

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$53,140
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$77,090
    Security Guards$39,600
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$110,000
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$68,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Iowa City, IA is $27.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.40 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Iowa City, IA is 2.6% below the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Firefighters in Iowa City?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $32,150 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,460.