Firefighter Salary in Highlandville, IA

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How much does a Firefighter make?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Firefighter in Highlandville, IA is around $58,018, with an hourly rate of $28. The average salary ranges from $47,735 (10th percentile) to $70,532 (90th percentile), with the majority earning between $52,636 (25th percentile) and $64,569 (75th percentile). A Firefighter's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and so on. Below, we'll dive deeper into each of these factors to help you understand how they impact compensation.

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75th Percentile $64,569 $5,381 $1,242 $31
Average $58,018 $4,835 $1,116 $28
25th Percentile $52,636 $4,386 $1,012 $25
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$52,636
Average $58,018/year
$64,569
$4,386
Average $4,835/month
$5,381
$1,012
Average $1,116/week
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75th Percentile $64,569 $5,381 $1,242 $31
Average $58,018 $4,835 $1,116 $28
25th Percentile $52,636 $4,386 $1,012 $25

How does experience level affect a Firefighter's Salary?

An entry-level Firefighter with under 1 year experience makes about $55,669. With less than 2 years of experience, a mid-level Firefighter makes around $56,835. After 2-4 years, the Firefighter pay rises to about $59,383. Those senior Firefighter with 5-8 years of experience earn roughly $59,656, and those Firefighter having 8 years or more experience are expected to earn about $59,838 on average.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Firefighter $55,669
Intermediate Level Firefighter $56,835
Senior Level Firefighter $59,383
Specialist Level Firefighter $59,656
Expert Level Firefighter $59,838
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$59,383 2-4 yrs
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Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

  1. Agility: The ability to think quickly and clearly.
  2. CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  3. Hydraulics: Hydraulics is a technology and applied science using engineering, chemistry, and other sciences involving the mechanical properties and use of liquids.
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Agility 5.01%
CPR 5.28%
Hydraulics 1.79%
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Risk Management
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Innovation
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Analysis
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Leadership
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Accountability
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2%
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