Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $57,470 +24.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.63
10th percentile $39,410
90th percentile $74,660
Employed locally 120
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,410
    25th
    $45,840
    50th (median)
    $57,470
    75th
    $71,070
    90th
    $74,660

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 83% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 17% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,370
    Alaska $82,400
    Albany, OR $67,590
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,180
    Altoona, PA $60,510
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,820

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,810
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,620
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$64,800
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,650
    Healthcare Social Workers$61,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$43,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Birmingham, AL is $27.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.52 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Birmingham, AL is 24.6% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,410 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,840.