Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $45,440 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.84
10th percentile $34,440
90th percentile $61,360
Employed locally 50
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,440
    25th
    $34,450
    50th (median)
    $45,440
    75th
    $52,400
    90th
    $61,360

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 68% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 32% 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 Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,860
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,630
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,930
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,290
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,390
    Social Workers, All Other $92,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Augusta, GA-SC is $21.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.66 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 1.5% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,440 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,450.