Firefighters Salary in Iowa
Firefighters in Iowa earn a median of $55,810 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,810
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($59,280)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,170
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,240; the top 10% earn over $87,720. Nationally the range is $34,910 to $101,040.
States ranked near Iowa
Similar jobs in Iowa
- Forest and Conservation Workers$33,600 median in Iowa
- Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians$36,090 median in Iowa
- Aircraft Service Attendants$35,560 median in Iowa
- Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels$97,700 median in Iowa
- Bridge and Lock Tenders$70,890 median in Iowa
Firefighters pay in Iowa
How much do firefighters make in Iowa?
The median is $55,810 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,240 and the top 10% earn over $87,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for firefighters?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 50 (−6% vs. the national median of $59,280). Living costs are not included.