Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $43,080 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.71
10th percentile $36,700
90th percentile $66,910
Employed locally 850
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,700
    25th
    $38,630
    50th (median)
    $43,080
    75th
    $47,090
    90th
    $66,910

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 46% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 54% 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
    Utica-Rome, NY $56,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,760
    Tuscaloosa, AL $51,720
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $50,410
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $50,400
    Lancaster, PA $49,850

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $53,370
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $69,510
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $66,610
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $98,800
    Marriage and Family Therapists $72,810
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $100,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Sacramento, CA is $20.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.55 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Sacramento, CA is 6.6% below 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,700 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,630.