How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Seattle?
$58,580a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $28.16 an hour or $4,882 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.16
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 2,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,730Median: $58,580Highest 10%: $85,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,730 | $22.95 | |
| 25th | $49,960 | $24.02 | |
| Median | $58,580 | $28.16 | |
| 75th | $69,380 | $33.36 | |
| 90th | $85,600 | $41.15 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| Olympia, WA | $63,570 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $63,480 |
| Bremerton, WA | $61,290 |
| Kennewick, WA | $57,480 |
| Yakima, WA | $55,990 |
| Spokane, WA | $55,600 |
| Bellingham, WA | $55,570 |
| Portland, OR | $55,570 |
| Lewiston, ID | $49,230 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $105,600 |
| Educational | $87,280 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $85,430 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $83,550 |
| Clergy | $81,750 |
| Health Education Specialist | $78,670 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $78,350 |
| Child | $75,280 |
| Substance Abuse | $73,580 |
| Counselor | $71,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $28.16 ($58,580 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $58,580 against $46,850 nationally, 25% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $58,050, so Seattle pays 1% more.
Where does Seattle rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
26 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,600 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.