Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $48,040 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.10
10th percentile $37,040
90th percentile $84,490
Employed locally 150
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,040
    25th
    $37,910
    50th (median)
    $48,040
    75th
    $62,020
    90th
    $84,490

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 56% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Rehabilitation Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,370
    Alaska $82,400
    District of Columbia $74,410
    Reno, NV $73,510
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $69,740
    Johnstown, PA $69,080

    Nearby metros — Rehabilitation Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany, OR $67,590
    Utica-Rome, NY $56,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,760
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $52,330
    Glens Falls, NY $47,890
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $44,980

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$44,550
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,260
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,090
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56,500
    Healthcare Social Workers$61,700
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$69,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Albany, NY is $23.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.92 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Albany, NY is 4.2% above the national median of $46,110. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Rehabilitation Counselors in Albany?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,040 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,910.