How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Dallas?
$50,600a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $24.33 an hour or $4,217 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.33
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,070Median: $50,600Highest 10%: $76,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,070 | $14.94 | |
| 25th | $36,870 | $17.73 | |
| Median | $50,600 | $24.33 | |
| 75th | $61,780 | $29.70 | |
| 90th | $76,350 | $36.71 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| San Antonio, TX | $54,090 |
| Houston, TX | $50,990 |
| Austin, TX | $48,360 |
| El Paso, TX | $48,120 |
| Tyler, TX | $40,850 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $98,670 |
| Director | $83,260 |
| Educational | $76,380 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $75,930 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,050 |
| Substance Abuse | $62,560 |
| Clergy | $60,040 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $59,170 |
| Child | $57,080 |
| Counselor | $52,340 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $24.33 ($50,600 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $50,600 against $46,850 nationally, 8% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $49,990, so Dallas pays 1% more.
Where does Dallas rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
71 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,350 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.