Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Stockton, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $40,860 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.65
10th percentile $36,410
90th percentile $78,360
Employed locally 150
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,410
    25th
    $39,050
    50th (median)
    $40,860
    75th
    $55,510
    90th
    $78,360

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 46% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 54% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $67,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants $53,390
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $70,690
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $95,030
    Marriage and Family Therapists $60,230
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $97,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Stockton?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Stockton, CA is $19.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.64 or more per hour.

    Is Stockton above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Stockton, CA is 11.4% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,410 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,050.