Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Greensboro, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Greensboro-High Point, NC

Median annual salary $46,670 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.44
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $48,740
Employed locally 280
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $43,720
    50th (median)
    $46,670
    75th
    $46,670
    90th
    $48,740

    Greensboro economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,083 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 Greensboro, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,980
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$52,900
    Social and Human Service Assistants$38,480
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$54,010
    Healthcare Social Workers$62,260
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$56,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Greensboro?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Greensboro, NC is $22.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.33 or more per hour.

    Is Greensboro above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Greensboro, NC is 1.2% 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 Greensboro?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Greensboro, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,720.