Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $45,240 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.75
10th percentile $36,690
90th percentile $81,490
Employed locally 90
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,690
    25th
    $39,500
    50th (median)
    $45,240
    75th
    $50,880
    90th
    $81,490

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 48% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 52% 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,350
    Social and Human Service Assistants $50,790
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $97,790
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $70,780
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $57,420
    Marriage and Family Therapists $64,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Salinas, CA is $21.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.12 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Salinas, CA is 1.9% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,690 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,500.