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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $60,640 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.15
10th percentile $42,000
90th percentile $77,310
Employed locally 150
National median $59,190

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,000
    25th
    $46,130
    50th (median)
    $60,640
    75th
    $73,600
    90th
    $77,310

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Iowa

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,340
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,140
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,380
    Rehabilitation Counselors $36,080
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,550
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors in Northeast Iowa is $29.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.95 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Iowa 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 Northeast Iowa is 2.4% 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 Northeast Iowa?

    Entry-level Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $42,000 per year in Northeast Iowa. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,130.