Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $29,540 -35.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.20
10th percentile $27,950
90th percentile $62,970
Employed locally 70
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,950
    25th
    $28,230
    50th (median)
    $29,540
    75th
    $40,110
    90th
    $62,970

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 38% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 62% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,370
    Bismarck, ND $66,700
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $65,210
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,190
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,180

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,800
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,370
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,490
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,720
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $59,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Fayetteville, AR is $14.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.89 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Fayetteville, AR is 35.9% below 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $27,950 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,230.