Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $55,700 +20.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.78
10th percentile $38,670
90th percentile $93,720
Employed locally 240
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,670
    25th
    $41,430
    50th (median)
    $55,700
    75th
    $74,320
    90th
    $93,720

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 59% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 41% 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
    Portland-South Portland, ME $60,590
    Utica-Rome, NY $56,980
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $56,010
    Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area $55,470
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $54,790
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $53,640

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,550
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$67,540
    Healthcare Social Workers$74,710
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$71,440
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,040
    Marriage and Family Therapists$81,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Salt Lake City, UT is $26.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.50 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 20.8% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,670 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,430.