How much does a substance abuse make in Iowa City?
$66,810a year
Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Iowa City, IA metro area. That is $32.12 an hour or $5,568 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.12
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 387
- Jobs in the area
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,880Median: $66,810Highest 10%: $104,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,880 | $22.06 | |
| 25th | $53,960 | $25.94 | |
| Median | $66,810 | $32.12 | |
| 75th | $80,700 | $38.80 | |
| 90th | $104,500 | $50.24 |
Other cities in Iowa
Median yearly pay for substance abuses.
| Ames, IA | $69,750 |
| Waterloo, IA | $63,230 |
| Des Moines, IA | $61,320 |
| Omaha, NE | $60,650 |
| Davenport, IA | $60,430 |
| Sioux City, IA | $60,240 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $59,990 |
| Dubuque, IA | $57,530 |
Related jobs in Iowa City
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $90,900 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $67,820 |
| Educational | $59,850 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $55,350 |
| Child | $48,790 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $39,940 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $38,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Iowa City?
The median hourly pay in the Iowa City, IA metro area is $32.12 ($66,810 a year).
Do substance abuses make more in Iowa City than the national average?
Yes: $66,810 against $59,350 nationally, 13% more.
How does Iowa City compare with the rest of Iowa?
The median in Iowa is $60,880, so Iowa City pays 10% more.
Where does Iowa City rank for substance abuse pay?
50 of 387 metro areas with data.
How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Iowa City?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,500 or more.
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.