Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $47,620 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.89
10th percentile $30,350
90th percentile $66,940
Employed locally 50
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,350
    25th
    $30,770
    50th (median)
    $47,620
    75th
    $53,820
    90th
    $66,940

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 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
    Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA $65,210
    Charlottesville, VA $58,920
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $57,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,760
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $56,520
    Savannah, GA $55,000

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $50,750
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,940
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,530
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,230
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,710
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $49,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Roanoke, VA is $22.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.26 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Roanoke, VA is 3.3% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $30,350 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,770.