Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $49,620 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.85
10th percentile $29,160
90th percentile $63,390
Employed locally 330
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,160
    25th
    $34,550
    50th (median)
    $49,620
    75th
    $56,340
    90th
    $63,390

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 62% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 38% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $68,610
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $51,170
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,170
    Corpus Christi, TX $50,050
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,200
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,090

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $75,160
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,710
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,140
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,310
    Healthcare Social Workers $73,030
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $51,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Houston, TX is $23.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.40 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Houston, TX is 7.6% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $29,160 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,550.