How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in San Francisco?
$50,510a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $24.28 an hour or $4,209 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.28
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 1,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,700Median: $50,510Highest 10%: $83,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,700 | $19.57 | |
| 25th | $43,300 | $20.82 | |
| Median | $50,510 | $24.28 | |
| 75th | $62,050 | $29.83 | |
| 90th | $83,180 | $39.99 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| San Jose, CA | $60,450 |
| 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 |
| 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 Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $135,900 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $99,640 |
| Health Education Specialist | $99,260 |
| Educational | $94,600 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $87,550 |
| Religious Worker | $86,330 |
| Social Worker | $78,480 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $77,210 |
| Director | $75,420 |
| Clergy | $74,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $24.28 ($50,510 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $50,510 against $46,850 nationally, 8% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $44,480, so San Francisco pays 14% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
72 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,180 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.