First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in Iowa
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Iowa make a median of $75,140 a year, or about $36.13 an hour. The range runs from $57K at the entry level to $112K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Iowa. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $75K get you in Iowa?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Iowa
Entry-level first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers (10th percentile) start around $57K. Mid-career wages sit at $75K. Top earners bring in $112K or more, a $55K spread from bottom to top.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary by metro in Iowa
6 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines | $107K | +43% | 150 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island | $77K | +2% | 120 |
| Cedar Rapids | $72K | -4% | 70 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls | $69K | -8% | 50 |
| Sioux City | $69K | -9% | 40 |
| Iowa City | $68K | -10% | N/A |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make in Iowa?
The median is $75,140 a year, that works out to about $36 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $57,220, and experienced first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers can clear $112,300. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $75K enough to live in Iowa?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,782/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,064/month, which eats 22.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers salary go in Iowa?
Iowa has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers salary is worth about $84,560 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
