Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Dubuque, IA

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

Median annual salary $57,980 -2% vs national
Median hourly $27.87
10th percentile $42,840
90th percentile $97,000
Employed locally 100
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,840
    25th
    $46,470
    50th (median)
    $57,980
    75th
    $72,820
    90th
    $97,000

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 76% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $82,380
    Ogden, UT $81,300
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $80,470
    Anchorage, AK $79,830
    Alaska $79,220
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,750

    Nearby metros — Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $72,380
    Omaha, NE-IA $68,090
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $66,540
    Ames, IA $66,320
    District of Columbia $66,140
    Iowa City, IA $65,210

    Related occupations in Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$45,940
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,690
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,230
    Rehabilitation Counselors$46,050
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,230
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors make per hour in Dubuque?

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Dubuque, IA is $27.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.26 or more per hour.

    Is Dubuque above or below average for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries?

    The median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary in Dubuque, IA is 2% below the national median of $59,190. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Dubuque?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $42,840 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,470.