Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $56,760 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.29
10th percentile $46,110
90th percentile $101,230
Employed locally 500
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,110
    25th
    $47,350
    50th (median)
    $56,760
    75th
    $75,350
    90th
    $101,230

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 36% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 64% 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
    Tuscaloosa, AL $51,720
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $50,410
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $50,400
    Lancaster, PA $49,850
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $49,320

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $74,670
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $99,570
    Social and Human Service Assistants $59,230
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $78,700
    Marriage and Family Therapists $88,950
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $66,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in San Jose, CA is $27.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in San Jose, CA is 23.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $46,110 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,350.