How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Charlotte?
$48,290a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $23.22 an hour or $4,024 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.22
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 104 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,430Median: $48,290Highest 10%: $59,590
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,430 | $15.11 | |
| 25th | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| Median | $48,290 | $23.22 | |
| 75th | $54,960 | $26.42 | |
| 90th | $59,590 | $28.65 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| Hickory, NC | $49,010 |
| Greenville, NC | $48,040 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $47,370 |
| Durham, NC | $46,670 |
| Raleigh, NC | $45,890 |
| Wilmington, NC | $45,660 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $45,040 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $44,970 |
| Greensboro, NC | $44,050 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $43,280 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $43,130 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $42,500 |
| Asheville, NC | $39,670 |
| Burlington, NC | $31,520 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $29,900 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $69,300 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $66,410 |
| Director | $63,650 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $62,220 |
| Child | $60,950 |
| Clergy | $60,760 |
| Educational | $59,530 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $58,090 |
| Counselor | $56,350 |
| Substance Abuse | $56,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $23.22 ($48,290 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $48,290 against $46,850 nationally, 3% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $45,890, so Charlotte pays 5% more.
Where does Charlotte rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
104 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,590 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.