Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $49,200 +6.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.66
10th percentile $30,030
90th percentile $66,910
Employed locally 360
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,030
    25th
    $35,630
    50th (median)
    $49,200
    75th
    $59,040
    90th
    $66,910

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $68,610
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $51,170
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,170
    Corpus Christi, TX $50,050
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,620
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,090

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $74,530
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,850
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,100
    Healthcare Social Workers $74,590
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $43,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Dallas, TX is $23.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.71 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Dallas, TX is 6.7% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $30,030 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,630.