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

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

Median annual salary $65,210 +10.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.35
10th percentile $45,700
90th percentile $87,190
Employed locally 260
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,700
    25th
    $52,730
    50th (median)
    $65,210
    75th
    $73,000
    90th
    $87,190

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary vs area income 88% Median Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salary is 12% 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
    Cedar Rapids, IA $65,050

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $69,640
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,700
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,780
    Healthcare Social Workers $67,260
    Rehabilitation Counselors $43,130
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Iowa City, IA is $31.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.24 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City 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 Iowa City, IA is 10.2% above 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,700 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,730.