Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $44,240 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.27
10th percentile $35,490
90th percentile $82,790
Employed locally 30
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,490
    25th
    $36,940
    50th (median)
    $44,240
    75th
    $46,360
    90th
    $82,790

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 55% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 45% 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
    Tuscaloosa, AL $51,720
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $49,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,230
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,040
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $48,020
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,570

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,850
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $46,770
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,000
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,620
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,550
    Community Health Workers $50,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Hilton Head Island, SC is $21.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.39 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 4.1% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,490 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,940.