Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $42,570 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.47
10th percentile $40,470
90th percentile $80,570
Employed locally 130
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,470
    25th
    $42,070
    50th (median)
    $42,570
    75th
    $58,170
    90th
    $80,570

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 41% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 59% 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $57,260
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,130
    Social and Human Service Assistants $56,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $100,020
    Marriage and Family Therapists $80,470
    Health Education Specialists $62,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Santa Rosa, CA is $20.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 7.7% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,470 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,070.