Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers salary in Iowa City, IA
The median mental health and substance abuse social workers in Iowa City, IA earns $55,350 a year, 8% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $3,713 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $39,490
- 25th percentile
- $45,070
- Median percentile
- $55,350
- 75th percentile
- $77,020
- 90th percentile
- $168,350
Based on 60 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$44,550 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $55,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,462 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,234 |
| Iowa income tax (approx.) | −$2,103 |
| Monthly take-home | $3,713 |
| Every two weeks | $1,713 |
Does it go far here?
$60,486Median pay in Iowa City, IA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 91.5 vs 100).
30%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,097 a month, Census ACS).
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