Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $42,790 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.57
10th percentile $27,270
90th percentile $60,400
Employed locally 300
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,270
    25th
    $39,990
    50th (median)
    $42,790
    75th
    $45,270
    90th
    $60,400

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 58% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 42% 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
    Reno, NV $73,510
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $50,790
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $50,400
    Greenville, NC $46,420
    Jacksonville, FL $45,700
    Jacksonville, NC $45,440

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$60,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$67,880
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,110
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$48,300
    Healthcare Social Workers$75,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Las Vegas, NV is $20.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Las Vegas, NV is 7.2% 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 Vegas?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $27,270 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,990.