135+ Counselor Jobs in Iowa
Counselor positions in Iowa with $50K-$80K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.
135+ positions available
135+ Counselor Jobs in Iowa Available Now
These 53 roles pay ~$64k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
7.2/10
Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LCPC, PsyD, LMFT)
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
in Social Work (Counseling)
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
Outpatient and School Based Therapist (Elementary)
Four Oaks Family and Childrens Services
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
Functional Family Therapist-Clinical Supervision
in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling)
A mental health therapy role paying $115K - $120K is hidden in this list.
134 more hidden below, ranked by pay and work-life.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Negotiation brief with every application
Your counter number + word-for-word script
One-time payment · dashboard + negotiation brief on every application
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How Iowa Compares for Counselor Pay
Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own counselor postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Counselor roles in Iowa advertise $7k below the $82k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Mississippi leads at $122k.
| State | Median pay | vs IA | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $75k | — | 6.0/10 | 118 |
| Mississippi#1 | $122k | +$48k | 5.5/10 | 80 |
| South Dakotaborders | $87k | +$13k | 5.9/10 | 41 |
| Wisconsinborders | $86k | +$11k | 6.3/10 | 253 |
| Missouriborders | $83k | +$9k | 6.1/10 | 208 |
| Minnesotaborders | $76k | +$2k | 6.5/10 | 256 |
| Nebraskaborders | $76k | +$2k | 5.4/10 | 53 |
| Illinoisborders | $66k | −$9k | 5.6/10 | 623 |
“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Counselor Jobs in Iowa: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance
Iowa offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking counselor jobs in iowa. With 135+ open positions and salaries ranging from $35K to $115K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Counselor Jobs in Iowa on this page have an average score of 6/10, with 5% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for counselor jobs in iowa include TANAGER PLACE, FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES, UnityPoint Health, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital, and more. Positions span counselor jobs iowa. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for counselor jobs in iowa, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 7,451+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do counselors earn in Iowa?
Listed counselors in Iowa on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $35K to $115K per year, with a median near $50K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.
Are there remote or hybrid counselors jobs available?
Yes — about 5% of current counselors listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which counselors jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every counselor role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring counselors in Iowa right now?
Employers currently hiring for counselor roles include TANAGER PLACE, FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDRENS SERVICES, UnityPoint Health, Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health Hospital, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many counselor jobs in iowa are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 135+ counselors positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Iowa
Heartland Family Service10 open roles here · WLB 73/100Children & Families of Iowa9 open roles here · WLB 75/100
Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare7 open roles here · WLB 66/100
Rosecrance Behavioral Health6 open roles here · WLB 51/100
Gotham Enterprises5 open roles here · WLB 95/100
Tanager Place5 open roles here · WLB 75/100
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