Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $47,780 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.97
10th percentile $31,180
90th percentile $69,230
Employed locally 350
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,180
    25th
    $36,750
    50th (median)
    $47,780
    75th
    $52,130
    90th
    $69,230

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 50% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 50% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $69,740
    Anchorage, AK $66,670
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,520
    Lancaster, PA $49,850
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,230
    Lincoln, NE $49,060

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,960
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $62,540
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,460
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,350
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $59,600
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Raleigh, NC is $22.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.48 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Raleigh, NC is 3.6% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $31,180 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,750.