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Firefighter Salary in Iowa (2026)
$26.83 per hour · take-home ≈ $44,903/year ($3,742/month) for a single filer
Firefighter pay range in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,240 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,020 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $55,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,280 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $87,720 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,170 Firefighter jobs in Iowa (occupation code 33-2011, “Firefighters”).
Gross vs. take-home in Iowa
A median Firefighter salary of $55,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Iowa state income tax, a single filer keeps about $44,903 — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
| Gross (median) | $55,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,517 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,269 |
| Iowa state income tax | −$2,121 |
| Take-home (annual) | $44,903 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,742 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Firefighter make in Iowa?
- The median Firefighter salary in Iowa is $55,810 per year ($26.83 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,020 and $63,280.
- What is the take-home pay for a Firefighter in Iowa?
- On the median salary of $55,810, a single filer in Iowa takes home about $44,903 per year ($3,742 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.5%.
- How many Firefighter jobs are there in Iowa?
- BLS counts 2,170 Firefighter jobs in Iowa in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Iowa state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Iowa.