Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $48,660 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.40
10th percentile $40,250
90th percentile $82,340
Employed locally 110
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,250
    25th
    $40,750
    50th (median)
    $48,660
    75th
    $61,770
    90th
    $82,340

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 56% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 44% 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
    Boulder, CO $53,780

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$50,020
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,100
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,770
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,830
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$50,090
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Colorado Springs, CO is $23.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.26 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 5.5% 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 Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,250 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,750.