Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $38,780 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.64
10th percentile $33,360
90th percentile $63,890
Employed locally 90
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,360
    25th
    $33,500
    50th (median)
    $38,780
    75th
    $46,030
    90th
    $63,890

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 56% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 44% 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 Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,960
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,620
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,790
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $66,540
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,790
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Waterloo, IA is $18.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.54 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Waterloo, IA is 15.9% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,360 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,500.