Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $41,620 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.01
10th percentile $29,360
90th percentile $74,120
Employed locally 50
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,360
    25th
    $33,080
    50th (median)
    $41,620
    75th
    $53,990
    90th
    $74,120

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 68% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 32% 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
    Williamsport, PA $48,800
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,490
    Jackson, MS $43,120

    Related occupations in Gulfport, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $39,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,330
    Social and Human Service Assistants $33,330
    Healthcare Social Workers $58,200
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $57,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Gulfport, MS is $20.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.34 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Gulfport, MS is 9.7% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $29,360 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,080.