Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for rehabilitation counselors in the United States was $46,850 ($22.52 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,060 | $16.85 |
| 25th | $38,770 | $18.64 |
| Median | $46,850 | $22.52 |
| 75th | $59,260 | $28.49 |
| 90th | $77,170 | $37.10 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 21-1015
- Total U.S. employment: 94,740
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The mean wage of $51,820 sits 10.6% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $35,060, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $77,170 — a 2.2x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Rehabilitation Counselors Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $54,040 | $25.98 | +15.3% | 540 |
| Alaska | $61,590 | $29.61 | +31.5% | 130 |
| Arizona | $48,330 | $23.23 | +3.2% | 1,750 |
| Arkansas | $35,210 | $16.93 | -24.8% | 600 |
| California | $44,480 | $21.38 | -5.1% | 13,690 |
| Colorado | $47,840 | $23.00 | +2.1% | 980 |
| Connecticut | $56,340 | $27.09 | +20.3% | 2,410 |
| Delaware | $48,840 | $23.48 | +4.2% | 340 |
| District of Columbia | $49,680 | $23.89 | +6.0% | 0 |
| Florida | $45,990 | $22.11 | -1.8% | 3,110 |
| Georgia | $55,000 | $26.44 | +17.4% | 740 |
| Hawaii | $48,720 | $23.42 | +4.0% | 150 |
| Idaho | $54,550 | $26.23 | +16.4% | 820 |
| Illinois | $49,350 | $23.73 | +5.3% | 4,140 |
| Indiana | $44,390 | $21.34 | -5.3% | 2,030 |
| Iowa | $39,630 | $19.05 | -15.4% | 2,170 |
| Kansas | $41,980 | $20.18 | -10.4% | 1,370 |
| Kentucky | $58,540 | $28.15 | +25.0% | 790 |
| Louisiana | $47,990 | $23.07 | +2.4% | 280 |
| Maine | $51,150 | $24.59 | +9.2% | 330 |
| Maryland | $40,860 | $19.65 | -12.8% | 3,300 |
| Massachusetts | $47,320 | $22.75 | +1.0% | 5,760 |
| Michigan | $44,580 | $21.43 | -4.8% | 3,340 |
| Minnesota | $48,010 | $23.08 | +2.5% | 3,020 |
| Mississippi | $41,500 | $19.95 | -11.4% | 470 |
| Missouri | $45,180 | $21.72 | -3.6% | 2,020 |
| Montana | $45,240 | $21.75 | -3.4% | 330 |
| Nebraska | $47,050 | $22.62 | +0.4% | 480 |
| Nevada | $40,120 | $19.29 | -14.4% | 570 |
| New Hampshire | $42,600 | $20.48 | -9.1% | 430 |
| New Jersey | $49,730 | $23.91 | +6.1% | 1,630 |
| New Mexico | $48,240 | $23.19 | +3.0% | 210 |
| New York | $47,960 | $23.06 | +2.4% | 3,810 |
| North Carolina | $45,890 | $22.06 | -2.0% | 3,820 |
| North Dakota | $63,050 | $30.31 | +34.6% | 210 |
| Ohio | $42,620 | $20.49 | -9.0% | 3,690 |
| Oklahoma | $38,260 | $18.40 | -18.3% | 1,570 |
| Oregon | $54,970 | $26.43 | +17.3% | 1,630 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,650 | $23.39 | +3.8% | 4,130 |
| Rhode Island | $47,020 | $22.61 | +0.4% | 420 |
| South Carolina | $35,990 | $17.31 | -23.2% | 980 |
| South Dakota | $49,350 | $23.73 | +5.3% | 370 |
| Tennessee | $46,060 | $22.14 | -1.7% | 1,590 |
| Texas | $49,990 | $24.04 | +6.7% | 1,840 |
| Utah | $43,900 | $21.11 | -6.3% | 650 |
| Vermont | $50,030 | $24.06 | +6.8% | 310 |
| Virginia | $47,530 | $22.85 | +1.5% | 2,890 |
| Washington | $58,050 | $27.91 | +23.9% | 5,440 |
| West Virginia | $48,050 | $23.10 | +2.6% | 470 |
| Wisconsin | $46,530 | $22.37 | -0.7% | 2,390 |
| Wyoming | $67,640 | $32.52 | +44.4% | 70 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
Related Occupations
- Cooks, Restaurant — $37,390/yr
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators — $44,650/yr
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $63,970/yr
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $50,670/yr
- Security Guards — $38,020/yr
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $69,990/yr
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for rehabilitation counselors?
The median annual wage for rehabilitation counselors is $46,850 ($22.52 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays rehabilitation counselors the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many rehabilitation counselors are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 94,740 rehabilitation counselors employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do rehabilitation counselors make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.52. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.