Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $51,010 +10.6% vs national
Median hourly $24.53
10th percentile $37,370
90th percentile $82,050
Employed locally 120
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,370
    25th
    $42,500
    50th (median)
    $51,010
    75th
    $63,950
    90th
    $82,050

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 63% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 37% 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
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $63,240
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $61,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,630
    Longview-Kelso, WA $58,760
    Washington $58,620
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,820

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,290
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $71,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $72,480
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,110
    Social and Human Service Assistants $53,290
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $58,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Bellingham, WA is $24.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.92 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Bellingham, WA is 10.6% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,370 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,500.