Firefighters Salary in Northwest Iowa

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

Median annual salary $33,430 -43.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.07
10th percentile $32,820
90th percentile $46,460
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,820
    25th
    $32,820
    50th (median)
    $33,430
    75th
    $41,990
    90th
    $46,460

    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 Northwest Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $70,550
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,130
    Security Guards $36,200
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $25,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $81,220
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $57,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Northwest Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Northwest Iowa is $16.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.16 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Iowa above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Northwest Iowa is 43.8% 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 Northwest Iowa?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $32,820 per year in Northwest Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,820.