How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Iowa?
$39,630a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in Iowa. That is $19.05 an hour or $3,303 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.05
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,370Median: $39,630Highest 10%: $58,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,370 | $16.52 | |
| 25th | $35,660 | $17.14 | |
| Median | $39,630 | $19.05 | |
| 75th | $47,540 | $22.86 | |
| 90th | $58,220 | $27.99 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sioux City, IA | $46,440 |
| Des Moines, IA | $46,200 |
| Dubuque, IA | $46,050 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $44,320 |
| Waterloo, IA | $42,880 |
| Davenport, IA | $40,140 |
| Iowa City, IA | $38,640 |
| Omaha, NE | $37,850 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| 45. Mississippi | $41,500 |
| 46. Maryland | $40,860 |
| 47. Nevada | $40,120 |
| 48. Iowa | $39,630 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $38,260 |
| 50. South Carolina | $35,990 |
| 51. Arkansas | $35,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $19.05 ($39,630 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $39,630 against $46,850 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Iowa rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
Iowa ranks 48 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays rehabilitation counselors the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD, with a median of $46,440 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.