Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $52,140 +13.1% vs national
Median hourly $25.07
10th percentile $34,800
90th percentile $77,810
Employed locally 830
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,800
    25th
    $43,850
    50th (median)
    $52,140
    75th
    $62,750
    90th
    $77,810

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 71% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 29% 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
    Johnstown, PA $69,080
    Altoona, PA $60,510
    Erie, PA $60,510
    Grants Pass, OR $55,190
    Reading, PA $50,910
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $50,410

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,760
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,680
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,320
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,280
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,110
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $74,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Pittsburgh, PA is $25.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.82 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 13.1% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,800 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,850.