Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $38,260 -17% vs national
Median hourly $18.40
10th percentile $27,410
90th percentile $72,830
Employed locally 30
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,410
    25th
    $27,900
    50th (median)
    $38,260
    75th
    $59,540
    90th
    $72,830

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 72% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 28% 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
    Alaska $82,400
    Albany, OR $67,590
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,180
    Altoona, PA $60,510
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,820

    Related occupations in Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,120
    Social and Human Service Assistants $30,300
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,260
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $45,650
    Healthcare Social Workers $56,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Gadsden?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Gadsden, AL is $18.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.61 or more per hour.

    Is Gadsden above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Gadsden, AL is 17% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $27,410 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,900.