How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Birmingham?
$58,210a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Birmingham, AL metro area. That is $27.99 an hour or $4,851 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.99
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,200Median: $58,210Highest 10%: $80,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,200 | $18.85 | |
| 25th | $44,530 | $21.41 | |
| Median | $58,210 | $27.99 | |
| 75th | $76,160 | $36.62 | |
| 90th | $80,110 | $38.51 |
Other cities in Alabama
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| Mobile, AL | $56,290 |
| Montgomery, AL | $55,050 |
Related jobs in Birmingham
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $65,720 |
| Health Education Specialist | $65,540 |
| Educational | $63,020 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $60,980 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $60,690 |
| Substance Abuse | $53,990 |
| Clergy | $52,190 |
| Child | $46,540 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $38,140 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $36,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly pay in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $27.99 ($58,210 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Birmingham than the national average?
Yes: $58,210 against $46,850 nationally, 24% more.
How does Birmingham compare with the rest of Alabama?
The median in Alabama is $54,040, so Birmingham pays 8% more.
Where does Birmingham rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
29 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,110 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.