How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Salem?
$56,170a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $27.00 an hour or $4,681 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.00
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 40 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,870Median: $56,170Highest 10%: $89,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,870 | $21.57 | |
| 25th | $46,060 | $22.14 | |
| Median | $56,170 | $27.00 | |
| 75th | $70,320 | $33.81 | |
| 90th | $89,220 | $42.89 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| Bend, OR | $60,170 |
| Eugene, OR | $56,930 |
| Portland, OR | $55,570 |
| Medford, OR | $53,150 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $86,870 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $80,020 |
| Substance Abuse | $78,870 |
| Clergy | $78,220 |
| Educational | $75,510 |
| Social Worker | $70,320 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $68,210 |
| Child | $64,700 |
| Health Education Specialist | $64,270 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $58,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $27.00 ($56,170 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $56,170 against $46,850 nationally, 20% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $54,970, so Salem pays 2% more.
Where does Salem rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
40 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,220 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.