Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $66,670 +44.6% vs national
Median hourly $32.06
10th percentile $45,880
90th percentile $102,160
Employed locally 50
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,880
    25th
    $55,590
    50th (median)
    $66,670
    75th
    $82,520
    90th
    $102,160

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 70% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 30% 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
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $63,050
    North Dakota $60,730
    Yakima, WA $57,140
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $55,700
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $49,350
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,230

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $79,830
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,200
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $80,110
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $76,650
    Social Workers, All Other $64,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Anchorage, AK is $32.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.63 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Anchorage, AK is 44.6% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,880 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,590.