Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Iowa | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $56,540 | $67,290 | -16% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.18 | $32.35 | -16% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $64,396.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a School Counselor in Iowa is $56,540, or about $27.18 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for School Counselors is $67,290. Iowa is -16% below the national median.
Entry-level school counselors in Iowa typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 3,690 school counselor jobs on record and a median salary of $56,540, Iowa offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.