The average salary for a rehabilitation counselor in the United States is $48,430, but the range typically falls between $36,440 and $56,610. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $23.28, with a range between $17.52 and $27.22.
There are approximately 84,750 people employed as a rehabilitation counselor in the United States. With California, Massachusetts, Washington employing the highest number of rehabilitation counselors.The state with the best pay for a rehabilitation counselor is Alaska, with an average annual salary of $69,370, while Oklahoma has the lowest average annual salary of $29,060.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $31,390 | $15.09 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,440 | $17.52 |
| Median | $44,040 | $21.17 |
| 75th Percentile | $56,610 | $27.22 |
| 90th Percentile | $73,710 | $35.44 |
The salary of a rehabilitation counselor can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a rehabilitation counselor in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for rehabilitation counselors are Alaska, Rhode Island, District of Columbia, Idaho, Wyoming while the worst states are Oklahoma, South Carolina, Iowa, Delaware, Wisconsin.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $28,570 | $48,220 | $69,680 |
| Alaska | $43,770 | $69,370 | $95,800 |
| Arizona | $33,440 | $43,990 | $57,470 |
| Arkansas | $26,840 | $40,620 | $58,420 |
| California | $34,610 | $47,480 | $66,930 |
| Colorado | $36,150 | $51,800 | $75,570 |
| Connecticut | $34,740 | $51,910 | $86,780 |
| Delaware | $33,680 | $42,520 | $55,420 |
| District of Columbia | $43,560 | $66,120 | $95,480 |
| Florida | $30,230 | $47,290 | $77,320 |
| Georgia | $33,300 | $51,610 | $76,390 |
| Hawaii | $36,290 | $44,120 | $56,660 |
| Idaho | $34,550 | $54,580 | $71,050 |
| Illinois | $30,870 | $47,890 | $66,780 |
| Indiana | $31,820 | $44,610 | $58,780 |
| Iowa | $30,120 | $40,930 | $57,820 |
| Kansas | $24,700 | $39,660 | $54,860 |
| Kentucky | $29,760 | $43,710 | $64,960 |
| Louisiana | $27,960 | $44,390 | $65,060 |
| Maine | $39,100 | $67,190 | $92,320 |
| Maryland | $31,990 | $44,800 | $64,930 |
| Massachusetts | $37,020 | $57,140 | $89,680 |
| Michigan | $30,610 | $45,250 | $67,600 |
| Minnesota | $34,960 | $48,210 | $70,010 |
| Mississippi | $25,420 | $43,630 | $64,440 |
| Missouri | $31,880 | $46,500 | $66,480 |
| Montana | $30,680 | $42,770 | $59,110 |
| Nebraska | $38,400 | $48,790 | $61,650 |
| Nevada | $37,440 | $45,590 | $61,870 |
| New Hampshire | $34,000 | $48,370 | $63,190 |
| New Jersey | $36,000 | $54,640 | $86,030 |
| New Mexico | $30,640 | $48,040 | $66,100 |
| New York | $35,640 | $56,310 | $80,000 |
| North Carolina | $27,370 | $42,520 | $57,690 |
| North Dakota | $49,550 | $57,730 | $67,100 |
| Ohio | $29,240 | $50,720 | $74,320 |
| Oklahoma | $21,180 | $29,060 | $39,980 |
| Oregon | $37,000 | $53,970 | $79,860 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,710 | $50,060 | $75,130 |
| Rhode Island | $38,240 | $62,820 | $84,470 |
| South Carolina | $29,840 | $39,450 | $64,210 |
| South Dakota | $34,000 | $45,050 | $59,680 |
| Tennessee | $30,740 | $44,730 | $58,430 |
| Texas | $28,820 | $49,950 | $71,040 |
| Utah | $35,020 | $48,690 | $74,350 |
| Vermont | $36,500 | $52,600 | $82,690 |
| Virginia | $29,420 | $48,980 | $74,200 |
| Washington | $39,190 | $55,230 | $78,370 |
| West Virginia | $29,220 | $43,230 | $58,180 |
| Wisconsin | $29,350 | $41,830 | $60,740 |
| Wyoming | $30,740 | $53,260 | $70,500 |
Even between cities, the salary of a rehabilitation counselor can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for rehabilitation counselors is Utica-Rome area, NY with an average salary of $73,720.The city with the lowest average salary for rehabilitation counselors is Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK with an average salary of $27,510.
Areas with highest average salaries for rehabilitation counselors
Areas with lowest average salaries for rehabilitation counselors
The number of rehabilitation counselors in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of rehabilitation counselors has decreased by -15,510. On average, the number of rehabilitation counselors has been increasing by -3.9% each year. The salary of rehabilitation counselors has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of rehabilitation counselors has increased by $6,350. On average, the salary of rehabilitation counselors has been increasing by 3.8% each year.
Rehabilitation Counselors are part of the community and social service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for rehabilitation counselors compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all community and social service occupations jobs here.
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