Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $49,230 +6.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.67
10th percentile $40,360
90th percentile $86,190
Employed locally 1,640
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,360
    25th
    $46,110
    50th (median)
    $49,230
    75th
    $60,840
    90th
    $86,190

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 37% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 63% 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 Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $72,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants $57,220
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $71,810
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $100,960
    Marriage and Family Therapists $76,980
    Healthcare Social Workers $103,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in San Francisco, CA is $23.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in San Francisco, CA is 6.8% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,360 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,110.