Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $45,610 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.93
10th percentile $36,640
90th percentile $71,030
Employed locally 200
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,640
    25th
    $41,310
    50th (median)
    $45,610
    75th
    $50,090
    90th
    $71,030

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 48% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 52% 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $72,380
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $84,660
    Social and Human Service Assistants $54,170
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,020
    Marriage and Family Therapists $72,150
    Healthcare Social Workers $93,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Santa Maria, CA is $21.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.65 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Santa Maria, CA is 1.1% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,640 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,310.