Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $41,070 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly $19.75
10th percentile $34,870
90th percentile $58,480
Employed locally 640
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,870
    25th
    $34,890
    50th (median)
    $41,070
    75th
    $47,270
    90th
    $58,480

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 49% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Rehabilitation Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,370
    Alaska $82,400
    District of Columbia $74,410
    Reno, NV $73,510
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $69,740
    Johnstown, PA $69,080

    Nearby metros — Rehabilitation Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $74,410
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $61,050
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $60,190
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $57,630
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $55,000
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $52,060

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,580
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$55,140
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,010
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$61,400
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$80,600
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Des Moines, IA is $19.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.12 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Des Moines, IA is 10.9% below the national median of $46,110. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Rehabilitation Counselors in Des Moines?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,870 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,890.