Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Charleston, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston, WV

Median annual salary $61,250 +32.8% vs national
Median hourly $29.45
10th percentile $33,890
90th percentile $77,620
Employed locally 140
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,890
    25th
    $42,680
    50th (median)
    $61,250
    75th
    $63,710
    90th
    $77,620

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 105% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 5% above 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
    Beckley, WV $53,620
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $47,110
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $46,600
    Wheeling, WV-OH $43,510
    Winchester, VA-WV $42,600
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $40,680

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,220
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,290
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $48,110
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $52,150
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $47,650
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Charleston, WV is $29.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.07 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Charleston, WV is 32.8% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,890 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,680.