Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Iowa
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Iowa earn a median salary of $60,900 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.9% vs the national median of $59,190. An estimated 3,050 substance abuse, behavioral disorder, and mental health counselors are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $52,000 to $66,540 depending on location.
$60,900
Avg median salary in Iowa
$66,540
Highest paying metro
$52,000
Lowest paying metro
3,050
Employed in Iowa
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Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors
inSubstance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterloo, IA | $66,540 | $56,420 | $80,130 | 160 |
| Ames, IA | $66,320 | $51,970 | $113,190 | 90 |
| Iowa City, IA | $65,210 | $52,730 | $73,000 | 260 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $65,050 | $47,410 | $82,250 | 410 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $62,420 | $51,330 | $78,440 | 170 |
| Southeast Iowa | $62,300 | $49,370 | $73,410 | 220 |
| Des Moines, IA | $61,400 | $53,510 | $81,080 | 650 |
| Northeast Iowa | $60,640 | $46,130 | $73,600 | 150 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $58,500 | $46,770 | $73,670 | 490 |
| Dubuque, IA | $57,980 | $46,470 | $72,820 | 100 |
| Northwest Iowa | $52,440 | $45,190 | $70,870 | 210 |
| Southwest Iowa | $52,000 | $45,520 | $72,710 | 140 |