Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Altoona, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Altoona, PA

Median annual salary $60,510 +31.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.09
10th percentile $33,660
90th percentile $80,600
Employed locally 50
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,660
    25th
    $44,400
    50th (median)
    $60,510
    75th
    $72,240
    90th
    $80,600

    Altoona economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 100% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 0% above 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
    Johnstown, PA $69,080
    Erie, PA $60,510
    Grants Pass, OR $55,190
    Pittsburgh, PA $52,140
    Reading, PA $50,910
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $50,410

    Related occupations in Altoona, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,410
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,880
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $41,620
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $47,340
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,000
    Healthcare Social Workers $56,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Altoona?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Altoona, PA is $29.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.99 or more per hour.

    Is Altoona above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Altoona, PA is 31.2% 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 Altoona?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,660 per year in Altoona, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,400.