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How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Chico?

$39,950a year

Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Chico, CA metro area. That is $19.21 an hour or $3,329 a month.

Hourly
$19.21
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
230 of 281
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,260Median: $39,950Highest 10%: $58,350
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$35,260$16.95
25th$35,980$17.30
Median$39,950$19.21
75th$45,910$22.07
90th$58,350$28.05

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.

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
Merced, CA$39,640
Fresno, CA$38,690
Visalia, CA$36,600
Salinas, CA$36,310
Bakersfield, CA$35,440
Redding, CA$34,320
Rehabilitation Counselor salary in California Rehabilitation Counselor salary in all states

Related jobs in Chico

Same field, median yearly pay.

Educational$96,080
Healthcare Social Worker$84,810
Marriage and Family Therapist$81,780
Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$76,250
Substance Abuse$62,780
Child$61,720
Health Education Specialist$59,120
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$56,030
Community and Social Service Specialist$54,000
Social and Human Service Assistant$48,890
Salaries for every job in Chico, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Chico?

The median hourly pay in the Chico, CA metro area is $19.21 ($39,950 a year).

Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Chico than the national average?

No: $39,950 against $46,850 nationally, 15% less.

How does Chico compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $44,480, so Chico pays 10% less.

Where does Chico rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?

230 of 281 metro areas with data.

How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Chico?

The lowest-paid 10% make $35,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,350 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.