Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $50,790 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $24.42
10th percentile $37,410
90th percentile $74,900
Employed locally 540
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,410
    25th
    $43,680
    50th (median)
    $50,790
    75th
    $58,920
    90th
    $74,900

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 50% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 50% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,100
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,650
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $59,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,390
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,260
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,280

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Denver?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Denver, CO is $24.42, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.76 or more per hour.

    Is Denver above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Denver, CO is 10.1% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,410 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,680.