Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Iowa
Ranked #19 of 51 · IA
3.6% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $66,790 ≈ $32/hr
Median annual salary $60,880
Employment 3,530
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $44,450P25 $48,420 Median $60,880P75 $77,220P90 $102,890
About 80% of substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselorss in Iowa earn between $44,450 and $102,890. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors salary in Iowa is $66,790, about 3.6% above the U.S. average ($64,440). That works out to roughly $32/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $69,750 | $79,660 | 130 |
| Iowa City, IA | $66,810 | $71,150 | 290 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $63,630 | $65,630 | 150 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $63,230 | $66,400 | 130 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $61,930 | $69,940 | 230 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $61,320 | $65,150 | 920 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $60,430 | $65,880 | 600 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $60,240 | $65,700 | 200 |
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