How much does a counselor make in Iowa?
$61,080a year
Median yearly pay for counselors in Iowa. That is $29.37 an hour or $5,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.37
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,100Median: $61,080Highest 10%: $93,520
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,100 | $16.39 | |
| 25th | $44,140 | $21.22 | |
| Median | $61,080 | $29.37 | |
| 75th | $81,410 | $39.14 | |
| 90th | $93,520 | $44.96 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $73,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for counselors.
| 10. Colorado | $66,680 |
| 11. Hawaii | $65,470 |
| 12. Maine | $62,190 |
| 13. Iowa | $61,080 |
| 14. Arizona | $59,910 |
| 15. Pennsylvania | $59,160 |
| 16. New York | $58,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a counselor make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $29.37 ($61,080 a year).
Do counselors make more in Iowa than the national average?
Yes: $61,080 against $50,860 nationally, 20% more.
Where does Iowa rank for counselor pay?
Iowa ranks 13 of 44 states.
Which city in Iowa pays counselors the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $73,380 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.