DOL Median (California)
$35,610
vs National
+10.5%
National: $32,240BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$25,711
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$35,610
+10.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$32,240
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Rehabilitation Counselors in California earns $35,610 in nominal terms, which is 10.5% above the national average of $32,240. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $25,711 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| APPLIED BEHAVIOR CONSULTANTS, INC. | $69,040 | 5 |
| UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF THE NORTH BAY | $50,000 | 4 |
| Curry Senior Center | $49,320 | 3 |
| CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILIATION | $42,648 | 1 |
| Precision Global Consulting, LLC | $42,014 | 2 |
| ROOM TO TALK | $41,600 | 1 |
| GRUPO PALO ALTO | $39,447 | 2 |
| BETHESDA LUTHERAN COMMUNITIES | $37,440 | 9 |
| M & T ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC. | $35,859 | 1 |
| MOURI MANAGEMENT GROUP, INC | $35,360 | 20 |
| Richmond Area Multi-Services, Inc | $35,250 | 4 |
| THE JANET POMEROY CENTER | $33,446 | 2 |
| MENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE | $33,405 | 1 |
| Tucci Learning Solutions Inc. | $32,115 | 2 |
| SAN DIEGO SECOND CHANCE PROGRAM | $31,200 | 1 |
| MARTINS' ACHIEVEMENT PLACE, INC. | $30,160 | 1 |
| ALEKSANDR GRINBERG MD INC | $29,494 | 2 |
| ANGEL CONNECTION INC. DBA ANGEL CONNECTION NURSING | $29,411 | 1 |
| ANTIOCH ICF,INC. | $27,394 | 3 |
| POPSTHECLUB.COM, INC. | $26,000 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Rehabilitation Counselors
Ontario, CA · $77,524JERSEY CITY, NJ · $72,000GLENDALE, NY · $66,997Detroit, MI · $66,364AUGUSTA, GA · $65,000Top-Paying Roles in California
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How much does a Rehabilitation Counselors make in California?
The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in California is $35,610 based on 54 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Rehabilitation Counselors?
A Rehabilitation Counselors in California earns 10.5% more than the national median of $32,240, or $25,711 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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