Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Atlantic City, NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ

Median annual salary $47,340 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.76
10th percentile $38,900
90th percentile $95,610
Employed locally 90
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,900
    25th
    $38,900
    50th (median)
    $47,340
    75th
    $68,650
    90th
    $95,610

    Atlantic City economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,600 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 59% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 41% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $52,330
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,400
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $43,020

    Related occupations in Atlantic City, NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,150
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,370
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,440
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $75,490
    Marriage and Family Therapists $89,030
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $82,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Atlantic City?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Atlantic City, NJ is $22.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.25 or more per hour.

    Is Atlantic City above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Atlantic City, NJ is 2.7% 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 Atlantic City?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,900 per year in Atlantic City, NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,900.