How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in San Diego?
$45,700a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area. That is $21.97 an hour or $3,808 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.97
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 156 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 1,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,620Median: $45,700Highest 10%: $65,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,620 | $17.61 | |
| 25th | $40,300 | $19.38 | |
| Median | $45,700 | $21.97 | |
| 75th | $48,690 | $23.41 | |
| 90th | $65,900 | $31.68 |
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 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $44,970 |
| Modesto, CA | $44,270 |
| El Centro, CA | $43,960 |
| Sacramento, CA | $43,880 |
| 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 San Diego
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Educational | $83,520 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $82,630 |
| Clergy | $77,450 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $77,230 |
| Social Worker | $77,010 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $75,570 |
| Director | $63,450 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,500 |
| Child | $59,770 |
| Substance Abuse | $57,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in San Diego?
The median hourly pay in the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area is $21.97 ($45,700 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in San Diego than the national average?
No: $45,700 against $46,850 nationally, 2% less.
How does San Diego compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $44,480, so San Diego pays 3% more.
Where does San Diego rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
156 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in San Diego?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,900 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.