Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $59,630 +29.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.67
10th percentile $47,560
90th percentile $85,510
Employed locally 2,330
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,560
    25th
    $50,140
    50th (median)
    $59,630
    75th
    $72,500
    90th
    $85,510

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 53% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 47% 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
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $63,240
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $61,050
    Longview-Kelso, WA $58,760
    Washington $58,620
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,820
    Yakima, WA $57,140

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,290
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$72,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants$53,010
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$86,490
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$63,810
    Healthcare Social Workers$82,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Seattle, WA is $28.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.15 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Seattle, WA is 29.3% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $47,560 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,140.