First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in Iowa

First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Iowa earn the most in Des Moines (average $99,800 a year) and the least in Iowa City ($71,390), across the 6 Iowa metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers average at $83,040 and the median at $76,010 for 600 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $96,930.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers average salary by city in Iowa

Des Moines$99,800
Waterloo$87,190
Davenport$84,300
Cedar Rapids$81,960
Sioux City$78,470
Iowa City$71,390

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Des Moines	$99,800	$110,210	$80,270	$75,859	92
Waterloo	$87,190	$71,490	$65,720	$67,467	87
Davenport	$84,300	$76,110	$68,510	$65,543	89
Cedar Rapids	$81,960	$72,630	$72,630	$63,986	89
Sioux City	$78,470	$76,960	$68,030	$61,664	86
Iowa City	$71,390	$63,600	$63,600	$56,952	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Iowa school district surtaxes (a percentage of state tax in some districts) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in other states

First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Iowa

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-1021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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