How much does a firefighter make in Iowa?
$55,810a year
Median yearly pay for firefighters in Iowa. That is $26.83 an hour or $4,651 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.83
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $55,810Highest 10%: $87,720
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $46,020 | $22.13 | |
| Median | $55,810 | $26.83 | |
| 75th | $63,280 | $30.42 | |
| 90th | $87,720 | $42.17 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ames, IA | $86,010 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $61,370 |
| Waterloo, IA | $61,190 |
| Omaha, NE | $61,040 |
| Davenport, IA | $60,080 |
| Sioux City, IA | $60,030 |
| Des Moines, IA | $56,910 |
| Iowa City, IA | $50,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for firefighters.
| 23. Florida | $58,550 |
| 24. Wyoming | $58,090 |
| 25. New Hampshire | $56,620 |
| 26. Iowa | $55,810 |
| 27. North Dakota | $55,080 |
| 28. Michigan | $54,640 |
| 29. Oklahoma | $49,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $26.83 ($55,810 a year).
Do firefighters make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $55,810 against $59,280 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Iowa rank for firefighter pay?
Iowa ranks 26 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays firefighters the most?
Ames, IA, with a median of $86,010 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.