Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $47,510 +3% vs national
Median hourly $22.84
10th percentile $30,000
90th percentile $64,650
Employed locally 110
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,000
    25th
    $39,930
    50th (median)
    $47,510
    75th
    $58,630
    90th
    $64,650

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 79% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 21% 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,970
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,450
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $55,410
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,940
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,630
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $60,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Hickory, NC is $22.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.17 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Hickory, NC is 3% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $30,000 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,930.