Iowa Wages 21-1014.00 - Mental Health Counselors 
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Wage data collected from Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.
In Iowa:
Wage data for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.
- Workers on average earn $59,000.
- 10% of workers earn $38,570 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $82,620 or more.
In the United States:
Wage data for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.
- Workers on average earn $53,710.
- 10% of workers earn $36,700 or less.
- 10% of workers earn $89,920 or more.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 wage data external site.
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Location | Annual Low (10%) | Annual QL (25%) | Annual Median (50%) | Annual QU (75%) | Annual High (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $36,700 | $44,600 | $53,710 | $70,130 | $89,920 |
| Iowa | $38,570 | $47,560 | $59,000 | $75,560 | $82,620 |
| Ames, IA | $34,990 | $38,700 | $52,760 | $94,020 | $105,000 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $39,150 | $51,150 | $66,040 | $77,290 | $82,280 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $35,540 | $41,630 | $50,990 | $65,340 | $80,110 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $41,860 | $50,160 | $61,520 | $78,310 | $91,290 |
| Dubuque, IA | $38,470 | $46,420 | $62,080 | $75,570 | $88,110 |
| Iowa City, IA | $42,530 | $48,320 | $59,300 | $65,190 | $80,930 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $37,610 | $46,220 | $49,930 | $69,370 | $74,840 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $36,760 | $41,330 | $53,900 | $65,330 | $75,810 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA | $37,360 | $47,120 | $58,320 | $72,860 | $95,380 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $40,160 | $47,510 | $55,950 | $75,830 | $77,680 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $34,930 | $45,110 | $57,790 | $72,760 | $77,170 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $36,590 | $44,320 | $48,820 | $72,490 | $77,170 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $45,900 | $50,790 | $63,150 | $74,180 | $81,160 |
In Iowa:
Wage data for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.
- Workers on average earn $28.36 per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $18.54 or less per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $39.72 or more per hour.
In the United States:
Wage data for Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors.
- Workers on average earn $25.82 per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $17.65 or less per hour.
- 10% of workers earn $43.23 or more per hour.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2023 wage data external site.
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Location | Hourly Low (10%) | Hourly QL (25%) | Hourly Median (50%) | Hourly QU (75%) | Hourly High (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $17.65 | $21.44 | $25.82 | $33.71 | $43.23 |
| Iowa | $18.54 | $22.87 | $28.36 | $36.33 | $39.72 |
| Ames, IA | $16.82 | $18.60 | $25.37 | $45.20 | $50.48 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $18.82 | $24.59 | $31.75 | $37.16 | $39.56 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $17.09 | $20.01 | $24.52 | $31.41 | $38.52 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $20.13 | $24.12 | $29.58 | $37.65 | $43.89 |
| Dubuque, IA | $18.50 | $22.32 | $29.85 | $36.33 | $42.36 |
| Iowa City, IA | $20.45 | $23.23 | $28.51 | $31.34 | $38.91 |
| Northeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $18.08 | $22.22 | $24.00 | $33.35 | $35.98 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $17.67 | $19.87 | $25.91 | $31.41 | $36.45 |
| Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA | $17.96 | $22.65 | $28.04 | $35.03 | $45.86 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $19.31 | $22.84 | $26.90 | $36.46 | $37.35 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $16.79 | $21.69 | $27.78 | $34.98 | $37.10 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $17.59 | $21.31 | $23.47 | $34.85 | $37.10 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $22.07 | $24.42 | $30.36 | $35.66 | $39.02 |