Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $68,610 +48.8% vs national
Median hourly $32.98
10th percentile $32,210
90th percentile $93,290
Employed locally 40
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,210
    25th
    $50,710
    50th (median)
    $68,610
    75th
    $83,640
    90th
    $93,290

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 102% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 2% above 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
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $51,170
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $51,170
    Corpus Christi, TX $50,050
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,620
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,200
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,090

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,090
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$70,960
    Social and Human Service Assistants$49,870
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$55,340
    Healthcare Social Workers$62,630
    Social Workers, All Other$102,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Killeen, TX is $32.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.18 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Killeen, TX is 48.8% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $32,210 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,710.