How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Denver?
$47,840a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $23.00 an hour or $3,987 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.00
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 111 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,800Median: $47,840Highest 10%: $91,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,800 | $17.69 | |
| 25th | $38,640 | $18.58 | |
| Median | $47,840 | $23.00 | |
| 75th | $63,620 | $30.59 | |
| 90th | $91,030 | $43.76 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| Colorado Springs, CO | $55,370 |
| Greeley, CO | $42,350 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $80,060 |
| Counselor | $77,000 |
| Religious Worker | $75,460 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $71,680 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $70,920 |
| Child | $67,560 |
| Educational | $67,080 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $64,120 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $63,480 |
| Clergy | $63,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $23.00 ($47,840 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $47,840 against $46,850 nationally, 2% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $47,840, so Denver pays 0% more.
Where does Denver rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
111 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,030 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.