How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Portland?
$55,570a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $26.72 an hour or $4,631 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.72
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 710
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,380Median: $55,570Highest 10%: $83,940
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,380 | $21.82 | |
| 25th | $49,080 | $23.60 | |
| Median | $55,570 | $26.72 | |
| 75th | $67,480 | $32.44 | |
| 90th | $83,940 | $40.36 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| Bend, OR | $60,170 |
| Eugene, OR | $56,930 |
| Salem, OR | $56,170 |
| Medford, OR | $53,150 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $85,790 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $83,510 |
| Counselor | $78,740 |
| Educational | $78,400 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $77,850 |
| Health Education Specialist | $75,500 |
| Substance Abuse | $75,420 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $73,740 |
| Social Worker | $67,820 |
| Child | $66,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $26.72 ($55,570 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $55,570 against $46,850 nationally, 19% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $54,970, so Portland pays 1% more.
Where does Portland rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
44 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,380 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,940 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.