Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $54,520 +18.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.21
10th percentile $41,570
90th percentile $88,670
Employed locally 720
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,570
    25th
    $45,490
    50th (median)
    $54,520
    75th
    $70,970
    90th
    $88,670

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 58% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 42% 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
    Albany, OR $67,590
    Anchorage, AK $66,670
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $63,290
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $63,050
    Bend, OR $61,090
    North Dakota $60,730

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$50,350
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64,130
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$71,530
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$80,490
    Clergy$76,760
    Healthcare Social Workers$84,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Portland, OR-WA is $26.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.36 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Portland, OR-WA is 18.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $41,570 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,490.