How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in North Carolina?
$45,890a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in North Carolina. That is $22.06 an hour or $3,824 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.06
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,440Median: $45,890Highest 10%: $59,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,440 | $14.63 | |
| 25th | $35,980 | $17.30 | |
| Median | $45,890 | $22.06 | |
| 75th | $50,460 | $24.26 | |
| 90th | $59,600 | $28.65 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Hickory, NC | $49,010 |
| Charlotte, NC | $48,290 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| 32. Wisconsin | $46,530 |
| 33. Tennessee | $46,060 |
| 34. Florida | $45,990 |
| 35. North Carolina | $45,890 |
| 36. Montana | $45,240 |
| 37. Missouri | $45,180 |
| 38. Michigan | $44,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $22.06 ($45,890 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $45,890 against $46,850 nationally, 2% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
North Carolina ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays rehabilitation counselors the most?
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC, with a median of $49,010 a year.
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.