Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $47,000 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.60
10th percentile $37,690
90th percentile $73,700
Employed locally 360
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,690
    25th
    $44,750
    50th (median)
    $47,000
    75th
    $58,990
    90th
    $73,700

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 54% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 46% 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
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $55,540
    Savannah, GA $55,000
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $49,210
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $48,020
    Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC $47,510

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,240
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,990
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,960
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,930
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,680
    Health Education Specialists $109,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Atlanta, GA is $22.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.74 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Atlanta, GA is 1.9% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,690 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,750.