salary$61,370 a year$30 an hour · median pay in the Cedar Rapids, IA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$49,350per year
Top pay (top 10%)$73,090per year
Jobs in the area170people work this job
Can a firefighter afford Cedar Rapids?
OK. Rent of $1,168 a month takes 22.8% of the median firefighter salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a firefighter make in Cedar Rapids, IA?
The median pay for a firefighter in the Cedar Rapids, IA area is $61,370 a year ($30 an hour). Most earn between $49,350 and $73,090.
Can a firefighter afford to live in Cedar Rapids?
Typical rent of $1,168 a month takes 22.8% of the median firefighter salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area.