Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors in Iowa earn a median salary of $55,147 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -15.3% vs the national median of $65,140. An estimated 3,710 educational, guidance, and career counselors and advisors are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $45,940 to $69,640 depending on location.
$55,147
Avg median salary in Iowa
$69,640
Highest paying metro
$45,940
Lowest paying metro
3,710
Employed in Iowa
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Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | $69,640 | $55,910 | $73,650 | 430 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $63,630 | $45,760 | $78,380 | 360 |
| Des Moines, IA | $60,010 | $49,470 | $72,150 | 690 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $57,910 | $47,020 | $72,070 | 350 |
| Southwest Iowa | $56,860 | $45,780 | $62,200 | 130 |
| Waterloo, IA | $55,790 | $44,950 | $68,340 | 160 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $53,630 | $50,080 | $74,880 | 140 |
| Northeast Iowa | $51,140 | $47,830 | $62,630 | 220 |
| Northwest Iowa | $49,440 | $43,990 | $60,310 | 310 |
| Southeast Iowa | $49,200 | $45,050 | $59,110 | 380 |
| Ames, IA | $48,570 | $48,570 | $59,830 | 400 |
| Dubuque, IA | $45,940 | $41,060 | $59,810 | 140 |