How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Albuquerque?
$43,600a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $20.96 an hour or $3,633 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.96
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 188 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,280Median: $43,600Highest 10%: $74,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 25th | $39,200 | $18.85 | |
| Median | $43,600 | $20.96 | |
| 75th | $64,150 | $30.84 | |
| 90th | $74,190 | $35.67 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $90,310 |
| Educational | $79,180 |
| Substance Abuse | $73,990 |
| Clergy | $70,160 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $66,000 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,200 |
| Health Education Specialist | $63,610 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $61,280 |
| Community Health Worker | $58,290 |
| Child | $55,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $20.96 ($43,600 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $43,600 against $46,850 nationally, 7% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $48,240, so Albuquerque pays 10% less.
Where does Albuquerque rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
188 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,190 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.