Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $48,090 +4.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.12
10th percentile $33,500
90th percentile $67,610
Employed locally 270
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,500
    25th
    $33,500
    50th (median)
    $48,090
    75th
    $56,350
    90th
    $67,610

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 49% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 51% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $68,610
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $51,170
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,170
    Corpus Christi, TX $50,050
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,620
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,200

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,730
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,440
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,740
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,370
    Healthcare Social Workers $75,650
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Austin, TX is $23.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.39 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Austin, TX is 4.3% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,500 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,500.