Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $58,920 +27.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.33
10th percentile $41,890
90th percentile $93,800
Employed locally 40
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,890
    25th
    $48,560
    50th (median)
    $58,920
    75th
    $74,670
    90th
    $93,800

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 65% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 35% 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
    Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $65,210
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $57,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,760
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $56,520
    Savannah, GA $55,000
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,520

    Related occupations in Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$61,990
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$53,960
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,610
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$58,220
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$64,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Charlottesville, VA is $28.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.51 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Charlottesville, VA is 27.8% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $41,890 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,560.