Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $41,410 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.91
10th percentile $36,050
90th percentile $53,590
Employed locally 570
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,050
    25th
    $38,990
    50th (median)
    $41,410
    75th
    $44,970
    90th
    $53,590

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 61% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 39% 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
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $52,980
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $48,510
    Yuma, AZ $48,510
    Flagstaff, AZ $48,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $45,570
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $41,370

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,850
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,000
    Social and Human Service Assistants $38,020
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $51,040
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,450
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Tucson, AZ is $19.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.31 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Tucson, AZ is 10.2% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,050 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,990.