Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Sioux City is 160.
  • Substance Abuse Counselors in Sioux City earn an average of $52,490 per year or $25.24 per hour.
  • The percentage of Iowa Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Sioux City is 5%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Substance Abuse Counselors who work in Sioux City is less than 1%.

Rankings for Sioux City

  • Ranks #5 in Iowa for salary and #8 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #9 in Iowa for the number of psychologists employed.
  • Ranks #187 in the nation for salary and #344 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #336 in the nation for the number of psychologists employed.

Compared to Iowa

Sioux City Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,490 or $25.24 per hour which is 1% more than the Iowa average salary of $51,570.

AverageSioux CityIowa% Difference
Hourly Wage$25.24$24.801.77%
Annual Salary$52,490$51,5701.78%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Sioux City Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,490 or $25.24 per hour which is 1% less than the U.S. average salary of $53,490.

AverageSioux CityU.S.%
Hourly Wage$25.24$25.72-1.87%
Annual Salary$52,490$53,490-1.87%
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 Sioux City earns an average annual salary of $58,322 which compares to the Iowa average annual salary of $51,570. per year.

Cost-of-living in Sioux City is 10% less than the Iowa average, which means Sioux City 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.
  • Sioux City average salary is $52,490.
  • Sioux City cost-of-living adjusted salary is $58,322.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Sioux City$52,49090.00%$58,322
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 Sioux City, 50% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn between $38,200 and $61,270 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 $75,470, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Substance Abuse Counselors.

Approximately 10% of Substance Abuse Counselors earn under $36,700, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Substance Abuse Counselors.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year16Under $36,700
15%2 – 4 years24$36,700 – $38,200
25%5 – 9 years40$38,200 – $49,020
25%10 – 14 years40$49,020 – $61,270
15%15 – 20 years24$49,020 – $75,470
10%20+ years16Above $75,470
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 $52,490, Sioux City Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn less than Health Care Social Workers ($56,380).

However, Substance Abuse Counselors tend to earn more than Social Workers ($45,080).

TitleAnnual Salary
Health Care Social Workers$56,380
Substance Abuse Counselors$52,490
Social Workers$45,080
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Sioux City Substance Abuse Counselors

The number of Substance Abuse Counselors currently employed in Sioux City is 160.

Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $52,490 per year or $25.24 per hour in Sioux City.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Sioux City Substance Abuse Counselors earn an average of $58,322 per year or $28 per hour.

The types of psychologists that are paid the highest annual salary in Sioux City are Health Care Social Workers($56,380), Substance Abuse Counselors($52,490), Social Workers($45,080).


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

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