Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in California
Rehabilitation Counselors in California earn a median of $44,480 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,480
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($46,850)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 13,690
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,940; the top 10% earn over $69,260. Nationally the range is $35,060 to $77,170.
States ranked near California
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- Healthcare Social Workers$89,660 median in California
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$86,500 median in California
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$79,000 median in California
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$65,200 median in California
- Social and Human Service Assistants$51,090 median in California
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$116,000 median in California
Rehabilitation Counselors pay in California
How much do rehabilitation counselors make in California?
The median is $44,480 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,940 and the top 10% earn over $69,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for rehabilitation counselors?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $46,850). Living costs are not included.