Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Eugene, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eugene-Springfield, OR

Median annual salary $53,380 +15.8% vs national
Median hourly $25.66
10th percentile $38,990
90th percentile $75,240
Employed locally 300
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,990
    25th
    $43,800
    50th (median)
    $53,380
    75th
    $64,110
    90th
    $75,240

    Eugene economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,311 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 77% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 23% 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
    Albany, OR $67,590
    Anchorage, AK $66,670
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $63,290
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $63,050
    Bend, OR $61,090
    North Dakota $60,730

    Related occupations in Eugene, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $46,710
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,720
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $61,120
    Clergy $54,830
    Social Workers, All Other $59,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Eugene?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Eugene, OR is $25.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.66 or more per hour.

    Is Eugene above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Eugene, OR is 15.8% 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 Eugene?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,990 per year in Eugene, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,800.