Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $49,130 +6.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.62
10th percentile $35,720
90th percentile $73,870
Employed locally 100
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,720
    25th
    $38,020
    50th (median)
    $49,130
    75th
    $60,280
    90th
    $73,870

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 72% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 28% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,370
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,190
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,180
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $63,050
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $60,190

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,260
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$71,480
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$77,910
    Community Health Workers$58,290
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Albuquerque, NM is $23.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.67 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Albuquerque, NM is 6.5% 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,720 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,020.