Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $39,460 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $18.97
10th percentile $35,720
90th percentile $63,280
Employed locally 70
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,720
    25th
    $38,100
    50th (median)
    $39,460
    75th
    $47,260
    90th
    $63,280

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 58% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 42% 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
    Utica-Rome, NY $56,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,760
    Tuscaloosa, AL $51,720
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $50,410
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $50,400
    Lancaster, PA $49,850

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$62,420
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63,320
    Social and Human Service Assistants$48,190
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$93,890
    Health Education Specialists$56,950
    Marriage and Family Therapists$70,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Chico, CA is $18.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.05 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Chico, CA is 14.4% below 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,720 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,100.