Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $50,050 +8.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.06
10th percentile $28,650
90th percentile $60,270
Employed locally 30
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,650
    25th
    $35,570
    50th (median)
    $50,050
    75th
    $55,490
    90th
    $60,270

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 76% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 24% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $68,610
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $51,170
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,170
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,620
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,200
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,090

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,860
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,670
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,830
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,280
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,210
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $51,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Corpus Christi, TX is $24.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.35 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 8.5% 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $28,650 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,570.