Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Kennewick, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kennewick-Richland, WA

Median annual salary $56,290 +22.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.06
10th percentile $41,030
90th percentile $85,610
Employed locally 80
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,030
    25th
    $47,040
    50th (median)
    $56,290
    75th
    $70,930
    90th
    $85,610

    Kennewick economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,881 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 66% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 34% 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
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $63,240
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $61,050
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,630
    Longview-Kelso, WA $58,760
    Washington $58,620
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,820

    Related occupations in Kennewick, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,740
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $69,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $91,020
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,870
    Healthcare Social Workers $72,290
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $84,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Kennewick?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Kennewick, WA is $27.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.63 or more per hour.

    Is Kennewick above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Kennewick, WA is 22.1% 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 Kennewick?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $41,030 per year in Kennewick, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,040.