Healthcare jobs in Waterloo, IA
Mental health and social work jobs in Waterloo, IA
13 open mental health and social work jobs in Waterloo, Iowa, at 7 employers, typically posting $20.38–$28 an hour. Counsel, support and coordinate care for people with mental health and substance use needs.
- 25th percentile$20.38/hr
- Median (50th)$24.25/hr
- 75th percentile$28/hr
- Distinct posted rates4
- Jobs stating an hourly rate4
- Employers3
The median is the middle of the 4 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $20.38–$28 an hour, runs from their 25th percentile to their 75th: half of the rates fall between them. Each range counts at its midpoint, and a job posted many times at one rate counts once, so no employer's posting volume sets the figure.
Newest mental health and social work jobs in Waterloo
Checked 4 Nov 2026, 07:49 UTC
- $28/hr
- $18–$23/hr
- $18–$22/hr
- $80,000–$85,000/yr
- $27–$29/hr
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ABA CruitHealthcare staffing agency
Recruiting firm placing BCBAs, BCaBAs and RBTs with ABA therapy providers.
Places: Mental health
Pyramid Consulting (healthcare staffing)Healthcare staffing agency
A national staffing firm that places nurses, case managers, therapists and physicians in hospital and health system contract and permanent roles.
Places: Nurses, Therapy & rehab, Doctors, Mental health
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Mental health occupations in Waterloo
Each opens the town's jobs in that occupation.
What mental health and social work jobs pay in Waterloo
Typical posted hourly pay
The middle half of 4 posted hourly rates from 3 employers, median $24.25/hr.
| Occupation (BLS) | Median /hr | Median a year | Employed in area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses(29-1141 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1141)) | $36.98 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) | $76,920 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) | 1,890 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Registered Nurses, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses(29-2061 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-2061)) | $28.82 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) | $59,950 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) | 360 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) |
| Nurse Practitioners(29-1171 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1171)) | $60.73 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) | $126,330 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) | 260 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nurse Practitioners, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides(31-1120 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1120)) | $17.55 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) | $36,510 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) | 1,320 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Home Health and Personal Care Aides, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) |
| Nursing Assistants(31-1131 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-1131)) | $18.72 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) | $38,930 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) | 1,440 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Nursing Assistants, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) |
| Medical Assistants(31-9092 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 31-9092)) | $21.95 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) | $45,660 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) | 390 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Medical Assistants, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors(21-1018 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 21-1018)) | $30.40 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) | $63,230 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) | 130 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) |
| Respiratory Therapists(29-1126 (source: BLS OEWS occupation profile, SOC 29-1126)) | $31.29 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Respiratory Therapists, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) | $65,070 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Respiratory Therapists, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) | 70 (source: BLS OEWS May 2025, Respiratory Therapists, Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA area) |
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025: Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metropolitan area.
Employers hiring Mental health in Waterloo, IA
Mental health and social work jobs in Waterloo, IA: common questions
What do mental health and social work jobs in Waterloo, IA pay?
Across 4 open mental health and social work jobs here that post an hourly rate, from 3 employers, the middle half pays $20.38–$28 an hour, median $24.25.
Who has the most mental health and social work jobs in Waterloo, IA?
By open jobs on this board: Lighthouse Autism Center (4), UnityPoint Health (4) and Curana Health (1).
What do you need to get hired?
Therapist roles need an LCSW, LPC/LMHC, LMFT or psychologist license; tech and support roles often need a diploma or a bachelor's degree. Each posting lists its own requirements.
Sources and method
- CareJobs.Now job board: open jobs in Waterloo, IA, read every night from each employer's own careers site, published 4 Nov 2026
- BLS OEWS May 2025: Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metropolitan area, published 15 May 2026
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files (places)
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CareJobs.Now. (2026). Mental health and social work jobs in Waterloo, IA. Data as of 4 Nov 2026. https://carejobs.now/states/iowa/waterloo/mental-health