Guidance Counselor salary in Ames, IA

How much does a Guidance Counselor make in Ames, IA?

Median base salary

Government data

$50,260

Median $50,260

Low $50,260High $73,510

Based on 400 workers surveyed from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in Ames, IA (updated July 31, 2026).

Salary range

10th percentile: $50,260
25th percentile: $50,260
75th percentile: $61,920
90th percentile: $73,510

Highest paying cities for Guidance Counselor

Omaha, NE-IA$65,330a year
Iowa City, IA$59,850a year
Cedar Rapids, IA$58,800a year
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA$57,580a year
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL$57,360a year
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD$56,340a year
Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA$53,220a year
Ames, IA$50,260a year

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (public domain). Occupation taxonomy: O*NET (CC BY 4.0), U.S. Department of Labor/ETA.

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