SOC 211015

Rehabilitation Counselors

Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement. Excludes "Occupational Therapists" (29-1122).

National Median

$46,110

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$46,110

Entry Level (10th pct)

$34,480

Experienced (90th pct)

$77,200

Total Employed

88,930

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$34,480 - $38,700
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$38,700 - $59,040
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$59,040 - $77,200

Highest Paying Locations for Rehabilitation Counselors

Alaska nonmetropolitan area

$83,370

+80.8% vs national

Alaska

$82,400

+78.7% vs national

District of Columbia

$74,410

+61.4% vs national

Reno, NV

$73,510

+59.4% vs national

Johnstown, PA

$69,080

+49.8% vs national

Rehabilitation Counselors Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Alaska nonmetropolitan area	$83,370	60
Alaska	$82,400	130
District of Columbia	$74,410	310
Reno, NV	$73,510	120
Johnstown, PA	$69,080	110
Killeen-Temple, TX	$68,610	40
Albany, OR	$67,590	70
Anchorage, AK	$66,670	50
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$66,290	110
Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA	$65,210	40
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA	$63,290	120
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area	$63,190	120
Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area	$63,180	50
Charleston, WV	$61,250	140
Bend, OR	$61,090	140
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$61,050	330
New Haven, CT	$60,810	330
North Dakota	$60,730	200
Portland-South Portland, ME	$60,590	90
Erie, PA	$60,510	80
Altoona, PA	$60,510	50
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$59,630	2,330
Charlottesville, VA	$58,920	40
Grand Forks, ND-MN	$58,680	40
Washington	$58,620	4,660
Fargo, ND-MN	$58,370	70
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$57,820	160
Rochester, MN	$57,690	120
Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$57,680	80
Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$57,630	130
Birmingham, AL	$57,470	120
Yakima, WA	$57,140	210
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$57,100	90
Utica-Rome, NY	$56,980	60
Mobile, AL	$56,960	30
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$56,760	500
Wyoming	$56,520	90
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$56,520	830
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$56,290	80
Kentucky	$56,150	880
Lexington-Fayette, KY	$56,150	330
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area	$56,120	40
Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area	$56,010	70
Cleveland, OH	$55,910	1,280
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$55,860	40
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$55,700	240
Chattanooga, TN-GA	$55,540	70
Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$55,470	40
Sioux Falls, SD-MN	$55,240	150
Grants Pass, OR	$55,190	40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Rehabilitation Counselors?

The national median annual salary for Rehabilitation Counselors is $46,110, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Rehabilitation Counselorss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Rehabilitation Counselorss is Alaska nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $83,370.

How much can an experienced Rehabilitation Counselors make?

Top-earning Rehabilitation Counselorss (90th percentile) make $77,200 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.