How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in California?
$44,480a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in California. That is $21.38 an hour or $3,707 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.38
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,940Median: $44,480Highest 10%: $69,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,940 | $17.28 | |
| 25th | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| Median | $44,480 | $21.38 | |
| 75th | $51,420 | $24.72 | |
| 90th | $69,260 | $33.30 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $60,450 |
| San Francisco, CA | $50,510 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $48,070 |
| Vallejo, CA | $46,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $45,700 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $44,970 |
| Modesto, CA | $44,270 |
| El Centro, CA | $43,960 |
| Sacramento, CA | $43,880 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $43,750 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,480 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $43,410 |
| Yuba City, CA | $43,150 |
| Oxnard, CA | $43,110 |
| Stockton, CA | $42,620 |
| Napa, CA | $42,560 |
| Riverside, CA | $41,930 |
| Chico, CA | $39,950 |
| Merced, CA | $39,640 |
| Fresno, CA | $38,690 |
| Visalia, CA | $36,600 |
| Salinas, CA | $36,310 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $35,440 |
| Redding, CA | $34,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| 36. Montana | $45,240 |
| 37. Missouri | $45,180 |
| 38. Michigan | $44,580 |
| 39. California | $44,480 |
| 40. Indiana | $44,390 |
| 41. Utah | $43,900 |
| 42. Ohio | $42,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $21.38 ($44,480 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in California than the national average?
No: $44,480 against $46,850 nationally, 5% less.
Where does California rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
California ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays rehabilitation counselors the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $60,450 a year.
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.