Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Cedar Rapids is 370.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Cedar Rapids earn an average of $50,130 per year or $24.10 per hour.
  • The percentage of Iowa Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Cedar Rapids is 13%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Cedar Rapids is less than 1%.

Rankings for Cedar Rapids

  • Ranks #7 in Iowa for salary and #7 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Iowa for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #252 in the nation for salary and #328 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #156 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Iowa

Cedar Rapids Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,130 or $24.10 per hour which is 2% less than the Iowa average salary of $51,570.

AverageCedar RapidsIowa% Difference
Hourly Wage$24.10$24.80-2.82%
Annual Salary$50,130$51,570-2.79%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Cedar Rapids Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,130 or $24.10 per hour which is 6% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageCedar RapidsU.S.%
Hourly Wage$24.10$25.72-6.30%
Annual Salary$50,130$53,490-6.28%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Substance Abuse Counselors in Cedar Rapids earns an average annual salary of $55,282 which compares to the Iowa average annual salary of $51,570. per year.

Cost-of-living in Cedar Rapids is 9% less than the Iowa average, which means Cedar Rapids residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Iowa average.

  • Iowa average salary is $51,570.
  • Iowa cost-of-living adjusted salary is $56,639.
  • Cedar Rapids average salary is $50,130.
  • Cedar Rapids cost-of-living adjusted salary is $55,282.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Cedar Rapids$50,13090.68%$55,282
Iowa$51,57091.05%$56,639
U.S.$53,490$53,490
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Cedar Rapids, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $30,640 and $62,950 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn more than $79,890, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $29,310, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year37Under $29,310
15%2 – 4 years56$29,310 – $30,640
25%5 – 9 years92$30,640 – $46,220
25%10 – 14 years92$46,220 – $62,950
15%15 – 20 years56$46,220 – $79,890
10%20+ years37Above $79,890
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $50,130, Cedar Rapids Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Clinical and Counseling Psychologists ($72,990), School Psychologists ($68,870), Health Care Social Workers ($57,970), and Marriage and Family Therapists ($54,040).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($46,640).

TitleAnnual Salary
Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$72,990
School Psychologists$68,870
Health Care Social Workers$57,970
Marriage and Family Therapists$54,040
Substance Abuse Counselors$50,130
Social Workers$46,640
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Cedar Rapids Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Cedar Rapids is 370.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $50,130 per year or $24.10 per hour in Cedar Rapids.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Cedar Rapids Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $55,282 per year or $27 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Cedar Rapids are Clinical and Counseling Psychologists($72,990), School Psychologists($68,870), Health Care Social Workers($57,970).


Additional Salary Reports for Substance Abuse Counselors in Iowa cities and Metros and U.S. States.

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