Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $66,700 +44.7% vs national
Median hourly $32.07
10th percentile $59,040
90th percentile $76,300
Employed locally 60
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,040
    25th
    $62,830
    50th (median)
    $66,700
    75th
    $74,210
    90th
    $76,300

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 79% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 21% 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
    Bend, OR $61,090
    Portland-South Portland, ME $60,590
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $58,680
    Fargo, ND-MN $58,370
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $56,290
    Cleveland, OH $55,910

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,750
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $67,950
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $68,480
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $69,200
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $66,110
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Bismarck, ND is $32.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.68 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Bismarck, ND is 44.7% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $59,040 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,830.