Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $51,170 +11% vs national
Median hourly $24.60
10th percentile $28,200
90th percentile $85,720
Employed locally 160
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,200
    25th
    $33,460
    50th (median)
    $51,170
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $85,720

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 69% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 31% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $68,610
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $51,170
    Corpus Christi, TX $50,050
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $49,620
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,200
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $48,090

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$53,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,080
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,060
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,330
    Healthcare Social Workers$69,780
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$48,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in San Antonio, TX is $24.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.91 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in San Antonio, TX is 11% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $28,200 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,460.