Firefighters Salary in Southeast Iowa

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

Median annual salary $58,000 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.89
10th percentile $35,420
90th percentile $67,850
Employed locally 220
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,420
    25th
    $45,990
    50th (median)
    $58,000
    75th
    $63,340
    90th
    $67,850

    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 Southeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,150
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $65,380
    Security Guards $35,960
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $23,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $83,870
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $71,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Southeast Iowa?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Southeast Iowa is $27.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.15 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Iowa above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Southeast Iowa 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 Southeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $35,420 per year in Southeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,990.