Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $57,140 +23.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.47
10th percentile $40,770
90th percentile $75,130
Employed locally 210
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,770
    25th
    $45,990
    50th (median)
    $57,140
    75th
    $64,720
    90th
    $75,130

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 84% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 16% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,630
    Longview-Kelso, WA $58,760
    Washington $58,620
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,820

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,170
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $70,400
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,720
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $98,330
    Community Health Workers $48,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Yakima, WA is $27.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.49 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Yakima, WA is 23.9% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,770 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,990.