Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $43,320 -6.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.83
10th percentile $38,130
90th percentile $69,650
Employed locally 1,050
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,130
    25th
    $40,060
    50th (median)
    $43,320
    75th
    $50,380
    90th
    $69,650

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 42% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 58% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$52,910
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$58,690
    Marriage and Family Therapists$48,950
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$82,830
    Healthcare Social Workers$83,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in San Diego, CA is $20.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in San Diego, CA is 6.1% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,130 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,060.