Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $46,050 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $34,910
90th percentile $60,310
Employed locally 50
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,910
    25th
    $36,160
    50th (median)
    $46,050
    75th
    $47,430
    90th
    $60,310

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 61% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 39% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $45,940
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,690
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,980
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,230
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,230
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Dubuque, IA is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.99 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Dubuque, IA is 0.1% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,910 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,160.