Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $38,670 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $18.59
10th percentile $38,660
90th percentile $76,770
Employed locally 40
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,660
    25th
    $38,670
    50th (median)
    $38,670
    75th
    $60,440
    90th
    $76,770

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 69% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 31% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,370
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,190
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,180
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $63,050
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $60,190

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$42,480
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,550
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,120
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$73,390
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$97,490
    Healthcare Social Workers$65,320

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Las Cruces, NM is $18.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.91 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Las Cruces, NM is 16.1% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,660 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,670.