Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Goldsboro, NC

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

Median annual salary $43,730 -5.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.02
10th percentile $28,640
90th percentile $68,380
Employed locally 40
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,640
    25th
    $31,770
    50th (median)
    $43,730
    75th
    $55,060
    90th
    $68,380

    Goldsboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,082 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 75% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 25% 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 Goldsboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,050
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$57,820
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$53,590
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,590
    Healthcare Social Workers$67,210
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$49,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Goldsboro?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Goldsboro, NC is $21.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.15 or more per hour.

    Is Goldsboro above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Goldsboro, NC is 5.2% 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 Goldsboro?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $28,640 per year in Goldsboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,770.