Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Merced, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Merced, CA

Median annual salary $39,320 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.90
10th percentile $38,540
90th percentile $60,290
Employed locally 60
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,540
    25th
    $39,320
    50th (median)
    $39,320
    75th
    $44,340
    90th
    $60,290

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 60% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 40% 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
    Utica-Rome, NY $56,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,760
    Tuscaloosa, AL $51,720
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $50,410
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $50,400
    Lancaster, PA $49,850

    Related occupations in Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,860
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $76,060
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,840
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,840
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $48,920
    Marriage and Family Therapists $73,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Merced?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Merced, CA is $18.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.07 or more per hour.

    Is Merced above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Merced, CA is 14.7% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,540 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,320.