Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $51,720 +12.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.86
10th percentile $37,270
90th percentile $74,660
Employed locally 30
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,270
    25th
    $42,490
    50th (median)
    $51,720
    75th
    $71,070
    90th
    $74,660

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 86% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 14% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,370
    Alaska $82,400
    Albany, OR $67,590
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $63,180
    Altoona, PA $60,510
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,820

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $87,340
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $51,980
    Social and Human Service Assistants $33,470
    Healthcare Social Workers $49,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,080
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $48,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Tuscaloosa, AL is $24.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.90 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 12.2% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,270 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,490.