How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Los Angeles?
$43,480a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $20.90 an hour or $3,623 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.90
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 191 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 4,980
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,160Median: $43,480Highest 10%: $60,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,160 | $17.38 | |
| 25th | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| Median | $43,480 | $20.90 | |
| 75th | $46,400 | $22.31 | |
| 90th | $60,140 | $28.91 |
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 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $108,200 |
| Clergy | $84,050 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $79,830 |
| Educational | $79,000 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $78,410 |
| Child | $71,250 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $71,110 |
| Social Worker | $68,630 |
| Director | $62,390 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $20.90 ($43,480 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
No: $43,480 against $46,850 nationally, 7% less.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $44,480, so Los Angeles pays 2% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
191 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,140 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.