Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Fayetteville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville, NC

Median annual salary $43,600 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.96
10th percentile $30,300
90th percentile $58,230
Employed locally 150
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,300
    25th
    $33,910
    50th (median)
    $43,600
    75th
    $47,830
    90th
    $58,230

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,909 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 74% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 26% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $69,740
    Anchorage, AK $66,670
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,520
    Lancaster, PA $49,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,230
    Lincoln, NE $49,060

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,070
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,690
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,420
    Social Workers, All Other $102,840
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $53,260
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Fayetteville, NC is $20.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.44 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Fayetteville, NC is 5.4% 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 $30,300 per year in Fayetteville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,910.