Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $60,740 +1.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.20
10th percentile $37,430
90th percentile $167,390
Employed locally 60
National median $60,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,430
    25th
    $41,910
    50th (median)
    $60,740
    75th
    $81,740
    90th
    $167,390

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary vs area income 82% Median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Cheyenne, WY $118,900
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $116,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $102,760
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Vallejo, CA $98,680
    Las Cruces, NM $97,490

    Nearby metros — Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $101,100
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $77,830
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $77,600
    California $75,320
    District of Columbia $72,720
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $72,360

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $69,640
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,700
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $65,210
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,780
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,260
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Iowa City, IA is $29.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.94 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salaries?

    The median Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Iowa City, IA is 1.1% above the national median of $60,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers in Iowa City?

    Entry-level Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,430 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,910.