Licensed Counselor Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

How much does a Licensed Counselor make in Cedar Rapids, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Licensed Counselor in Cedar Rapids, IA is $62,848. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $47,065 to a high of $81,319, with most professionals earning between $54,587 and $72,517.

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Completed MHMRTC required training within 60 days of hire date and attends required refresher training within 3 months of expiration date.

January 26, 2023

Attend team meetings to both lead discussions where appropriate and also discuss assigned individual patient caseload.

March 11, 2023

Collaborate with medical providers, psychiatrists, drug and alcohol counselors, case managers, and other professionals to provide whole person care.

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Average Salary Range for Licensed Counselor in Cedar Rapids, IA

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62848

What is the average salary for Licensed Counselor in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Licensed Counselor in Cedar Rapids, IA. The base salary for Licensed Counselor ranges from $54,587 to $72,517 with the average base salary of $62,848. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $54,587 to $72,517 with the average total cash compensation of $62,848.

View Average Salary for Licensed Counselor as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$62,848	$54,587 - $72,517
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$62,848	$54,587 - $72,517

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Licensed Counselor Salary Near Cedar Rapids, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Iowa City, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,142 - $71,925	COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,320 - $70,834	COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,149 - $70,607	COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Dubuque, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,851 - $71,539	COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Davenport, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $54,148 - $71,933	COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA
CITY, STATE Rock Island, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,480 - $71,046	COMPARE TO Cedar Rapids, IA

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About Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The city is divided into four quadrants, used in addressing. 1st Avenue (U.S. Route 151 Business) divides the north and south sides of the city, and the Cedar River divides east and west. Mays Island, in the middle of the river, is the only area of the city where addresses have no quadrant. Areas outside the city limits that have a Cedar Rapids mailing address do not use the quadrants either. Except in the downtown area, 1st Avenue and the Cedar River tend to run diagonally instead of along the cardinal directions. Due to the curving of 1st Avenue, there are some areas in western Cedar Rapids ...

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