Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area is 210.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area earn an average of $41,010 per year or $19.72 per hour.
  • The percentage of Iowa Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area is 7%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area is less than 1%.

Rankings for Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area

  • Ranks #12 in Iowa for salary and #9 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #5 in Iowa for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #471 in the nation for salary and #448 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #279 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Iowa

Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $41,010 or $19.72 per hour which is 20% less than the Iowa average salary of $51,570.

AverageNortheast Iowa Nonmetropolitan AreaIowa% Difference
Hourly Wage$19.72$24.80-20.48%
Annual Salary$41,010$51,570-20.48%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $41,010 or $19.72 per hour which is 23% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageNortheast Iowa Nonmetropolitan AreaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$19.72$25.72-23.33%
Annual Salary$41,010$53,490-23.33%
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 Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area earns an average annual salary of $46,928 which compares to the Iowa average annual salary of $51,570. per year.

Cost-of-living in Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area is 13% less than the Iowa average, which means Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area 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.
  • Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area average salary is $41,010.
  • Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area cost-of-living adjusted salary is $46,928.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area$41,01087.39%$46,928
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 Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $30,640 and $48,560 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 $61,140, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $23,940, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year21Under $23,940
15%2 – 4 years32$23,940 – $30,640
25%5 – 9 years52$30,640 – $36,750
25%10 – 14 years52$36,750 – $48,560
15%15 – 20 years32$36,750 – $61,140
10%20+ years21Above $61,140
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 $41,010, Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($54,020), and Social Workers ($52,860).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$54,020
Social Workers$52,860
Substance Abuse Counselors$41,010
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area is 210.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $41,010 per year or $19.72 per hour in Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $46,928 per year or $23 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Northeast Iowa Nonmetropolitan Area are Health Care Social Workers($54,020), Social Workers($52,860), Substance Abuse Counselors($41,010).


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

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