Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $48,510 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.32
10th percentile $37,380
90th percentile $60,670
Employed locally 1,060
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,380
    25th
    $42,590
    50th (median)
    $48,510
    75th
    $53,440
    90th
    $60,670

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 57% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 43% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $52,980
    Yuma, AZ $48,510
    Flagstaff, AZ $48,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,570
    Tucson, AZ $41,410
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $41,370

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,990
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$50,150
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,410
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,350
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$46,860
    Healthcare Social Workers$69,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Phoenix, AZ is $23.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.62 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Phoenix, AZ is 5.2% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,380 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,590.