Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Lynchburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lynchburg, VA

Median annual salary $43,110 -6.5% vs national
Median hourly $20.73
10th percentile $30,660
90th percentile $67,290
Employed locally 50
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,660
    25th
    $37,950
    50th (median)
    $43,110
    75th
    $56,670
    90th
    $67,290

    Lynchburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,782 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 64% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 36% 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
    Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $65,210
    Charlottesville, VA $58,920
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $57,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,760
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $56,520
    Savannah, GA $55,000

    Related occupations in Lynchburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$51,080
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,750
    Social and Human Service Assistants$37,400
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$53,090
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$60,760
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$44,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Lynchburg?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Lynchburg, VA is $20.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.46 or more per hour.

    Is Lynchburg above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Lynchburg, VA is 6.5% 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 Lynchburg?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $30,660 per year in Lynchburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,950.