How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Sacramento?
$43,880a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $21.10 an hour or $3,657 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.10
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 183 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,160Median: $43,880Highest 10%: $61,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,160 | $17.38 | |
| 25th | $37,250 | $17.91 | |
| Median | $43,880 | $21.10 | |
| 75th | $47,430 | $22.80 | |
| 90th | $61,470 | $29.55 |
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 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $43,750 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,480 |
| 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 Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Educational | $100,900 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $100,700 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $97,070 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $83,150 |
| Clergy | $76,720 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $75,030 |
| Child | $63,270 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,510 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $62,390 |
| Substance Abuse | $61,050 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $21.10 ($43,880 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Sacramento than the national average?
No: $43,880 against $46,850 nationally, 6% less.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $44,480, so Sacramento pays 1% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
183 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,470 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.