Firefighters Salary in Northeast Iowa

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $53,400 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $25.67
10th percentile $35,430
90th percentile $55,190
Employed locally 60
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,430
    25th
    $38,230
    50th (median)
    $53,400
    75th
    $53,400
    90th
    $55,190

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $70,530
    Security Guards $34,930
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,210
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $82,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $48,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northeast Iowa is $25.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.59 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northeast Iowa is 10.3% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $35,430 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,230.