Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $42,490 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.43
10th percentile $39,090
90th percentile $62,150
Employed locally 190
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,090
    25th
    $39,720
    50th (median)
    $42,490
    75th
    $47,290
    90th
    $62,150

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 45% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 55% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$98,280
    Social and Human Service Assistants$47,620
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62,400
    Health Education Specialists$59,620
    Healthcare Social Workers$132,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in San Luis Obispo, CA is $20.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.68 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 7.9% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,090 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,720.