Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $53,780 +16.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.86
10th percentile $40,550
90th percentile $78,830
Employed locally 60
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,550
    25th
    $48,610
    50th (median)
    $53,780
    75th
    $61,080
    90th
    $78,830

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 52% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 48% 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
    District of Columbia $74,410
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,630
    Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $56,120
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $55,470
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,520
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $53,420

    Related occupations in Boulder, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$77,720
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64,290
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$56,280
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$74,610
    Social and Human Service Assistants$50,780
    Social Workers, All Other$63,880

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Boulder?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Boulder, CO is $25.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.06 or more per hour.

    Is Boulder above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Boulder, CO is 16.6% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,550 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,610.