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How much does a substance abuse make in Waterloo?

$63,230a year

Median yearly pay for substance abuses in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area. That is $30.40 an hour or $5,269 a month.

Hourly
$30.40
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
83 of 387
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,200Median: $63,230Highest 10%: $100,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$43,200$20.77
25th$51,560$24.79
Median$63,230$30.40
75th$74,360$35.75
90th$100,200$48.18

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for substance abuses.

Ames, IA$69,750
Iowa City, IA$66,810
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
Substance Abuse salary in Iowa Substance Abuse salary in all states

Related jobs in Waterloo

Same field, median yearly pay.

Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$90,230
Healthcare Social Worker$61,980
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,160
Child$56,530
Educational$53,220
Social and Human Service Assistant$44,250
Rehabilitation Counselor$42,880
Salaries for every job in Waterloo, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a substance abuse make an hour in Waterloo?

The median hourly pay in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro area is $30.40 ($63,230 a year).

Do substance abuses make more in Waterloo than the national average?

Yes: $63,230 against $59,350 nationally, 7% more.

How does Waterloo compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $60,880, so Waterloo pays 4% more.

Where does Waterloo rank for substance abuse pay?

83 of 387 metro areas with data.

How much does a substance abuse make starting out in Waterloo?

The lowest-paid 10% make $43,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $100,200 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.