Counselor Jobs in Iowa
Across 159 live Counselor listings in Iowa, median advertised pay is $68K (75th percentile $96K), based on the 77 that state a salary; Iowa ranks 43rd of 51 states by median advertised pay; the employers with the most openings are Gotham Enterprises (14), Children & Families of Iowa (10), Rosecrance Behavioral Health (10).
159+ positions available
Figures are computed from live listings and reviewed by WeekdayDoc’s physician-led editorial team; data as of October 20, 2026. Posted ranges, not accepted offers. How we compute this
These 77 roles pay ~$68k median with 6.7/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Staff Therapist Embedded University Housing & Dining
University of IowaIowa City, IA
Staff Therapist College of Business
University of IowaIowa City, IA
Outpatient and School Based Therapist (Elementary)
Four Oaks Family & Children ServicesDes Moines, IA
Addiction Counselor- Sanctuary Program: Women's Transitional Recovery Program
Rosecrance Behavioral HealthSioux City, IA
Access Counselor- Davenport, Iowa
Rosecrance Behavioral HealthDavenport, IA
Behavioral Health Therapist
Iowa Primary Care AssociationEmployer score · SilverBurlington, IA
Alcohol and Drug Counselor-ACT Program
Northwest Iowa Mental Health CenterSpencer, IA
Mental Health Therapist - Algona
Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral HealthcareAlgona, IA
Mental Health Therapist - Hampton
Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral HealthcareIowa
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Student Counselor
United Community ServicesWest Des Moines, IA
Behavioral Health Therapist
Iowa Primary Care AssociationEmployer score · SilverUnited States
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Counselor Pay in Iowa: Live Market and State Comparison
Live counselor listings in Iowa today, then Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers over the last 12 months of our own postings — so every state is measured alike. Not a salary survey.
- Live listings
- 159
- Live median
- $68k
- 75th $96k · n=77
- 12-mo median
- $68k
- Pay rank
- #43 of 51
- Work-life
- 5.7/10 · #26
- 12-mo postings
- 402
Counselor roles in Iowa advertise $7k below the $76k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Wyoming leads at $99k.
| State | Median pay (12 mo) | vs IA | WLB | Postings (12 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa (this page) | $68k | — | 5.7/10 | 402 |
| Wyoming#1 | $99k | +$31k | 6.1/10 | 52 |
| South Dakotaborders | $79k | +$11k | 5.7/10 | 96 |
| Wisconsinborders | $77k | +$9k | 6.0/10 | 725 |
| Nebraskaborders | $75k | +$7k | 5.5/10 | 200 |
| Minnesotaborders | $74k | +$5k | 6.3/10 | 706 |
| Missouriborders | $72k | +$3k | 5.5/10 | 706 |
| Illinoisborders | $67k | −$2k | 5.7/10 | 1826 |
“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states. Live figures count the listings on WeekdayDoc today (updated Oct 20, 2026); 12-month figures include postings since closed, so states compare on the same basis.
- Most openings on this page:
- Gotham Enterprises (14), Children & Families of Iowa (10), Rosecrance Behavioral Health (10)
- Top-rated employers hiring:
- BetterHelp (gold, 96/100), Talkiatry (gold, 95/100), Hiaah (gold, 95/100) (Top Employers work-life index)
A few things worth knowing
About Counselor jobs in Iowa.
How much do counselors earn in Iowa?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of counselors. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid counselor 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 counselor 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. Among current listings, 37% with no on-call and 68% with no weekends. 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 Iowa Primary Care Association, University of Iowa, Rosecrance Behavioral Health, Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare, 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 159 counselors positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Counselor Jobs in Iowa
Gotham Enterprises14 open roles here · WLB 96/100
Children & Families of Iowa10 open roles here · WLB 75/100UnityPoint Health10 open roles here · WLB 50/100
Heartland Family Service9 open roles here · WLB 73/100Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare7 open roles here · WLB 69/100
St. Croix Hospice7 open roles here · WLB 51/100
Iowa Primary Care Association5 open roles here · WLB 66/100