Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Iowa City, IA

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

Median annual salary $43,130 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.74
10th percentile $33,810
90th percentile $60,700
Employed locally 110
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,810
    25th
    $35,340
    50th (median)
    $43,130
    75th
    $49,920
    90th
    $60,700

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 58% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 42% 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 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
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Iowa City, IA is $20.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.04 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Iowa City, IA is 6.5% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,810 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,340.