School Counselor Salary in Iowa
Based on 4K+ workers in Iowa
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (IA)
$55,910
$26.88/hr
vs National Average
$65,026
-14.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$41K – $79K
4K employed in Iowa
Salary Distribution — School Counselor in Iowa
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,000 |
| 25th percentile | $47,950 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $55,910 |
| 75th percentile | $69,640 |
| 90th percentile | $79,410 |
Historical Salary Trend — School Counselor in Iowa vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $54,610 |
| 2023 | $53,470 |
| 2024 | $55,910 |
| Year | Iowa Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $54,610 | $58,481 |
| 2023 | $53,470 | $60,688 |
| 2024 | $55,910 | $65,026 |