Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $61,050 +32.4% vs national
Median hourly $29.35
10th percentile $43,320
90th percentile $113,670
Employed locally 330
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,320
    25th
    $53,750
    50th (median)
    $61,050
    75th
    $80,100
    90th
    $113,670

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 65% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 35% 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
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $63,240
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,630
    Longview-Kelso, WA $58,760
    Washington $58,620
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,820
    Yakima, WA $57,140

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Health Education Specialists $72,520
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $76,470
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,910
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $77,720
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $86,530
    Healthcare Social Workers $78,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Olympia, WA is $29.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.10 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Olympia, WA is 32.4% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $43,320 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,750.