How much does a Housing Counselor make in Des Moines, IA?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Housing Counselor in Des Moines, IA is $40,137. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $35,368 to $44,989, with most professionals earning between $31,026 and $49,406.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Housing Counselor Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Housing Counselor Salary $31,026 Des Moines,IA May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Housing Counselor Salary $35,368 Des Moines,IA May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Housing Counselor Salary $40,137 Des Moines,IA May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Housing Counselor Salary $44,989 Des Moines,IA May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Housing Counselor Salary $49,406 Des Moines,IA May 01, 2025
25% $35,368 10% $31,026 90% $49,406 75% $44,989 $40,137 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Housing Counselor

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Housing Program Manager

    4 - 7 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Housing Counselor in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Housing Counselor ranges from $35,368 to $44,989 with the average base salary of $40,137. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $32,974 to $46,062 with the average total cash compensation of $38,910.

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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

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