Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $45,260 -1.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.76
10th percentile $31,650
90th percentile $94,430
Employed locally 200
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,650
    25th
    $36,950
    50th (median)
    $45,260
    75th
    $50,390
    90th
    $94,430

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 65% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 35% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $69,740
    Anchorage, AK $66,670
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,520
    Lancaster, PA $49,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,230
    Lincoln, NE $49,060

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,320
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,550
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,320
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,820
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,160
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $56,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Asheville, NC is $21.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.96 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Asheville, NC is 1.8% below 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $31,650 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,950.