How much does a rehabilitation counselor make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $22.52 an hour or $3,904 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.52
- Average (mean)
- $51,820
- Jobs
- 94,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,060 | $16.86 | |
| 25th | $38,770 | $18.64 | |
| Median | $46,850 | $22.52 | |
| 75th | $59,260 | $28.49 | |
| 90th | $77,170 | $37.10 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Wyoming | $67,640 |
| North Dakota | $63,050 |
| Alaska | $61,590 |
| Kentucky | $58,540 |
| Washington | $58,050 |
| Connecticut | $56,340 |
| Georgia | $55,000 |
| Oregon | $54,970 |
| Idaho | $54,550 |
| Alabama | $54,040 |
| Maine | $51,150 |
| Vermont | $50,030 |
| Texas | $49,990 |
| New Jersey | $49,730 |
| District of Columbia | $49,680 |
| Illinois | $49,350 |
| South Dakota | $49,350 |
| Delaware | $48,840 |
| Hawaii | $48,720 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,650 |
| Arizona | $48,330 |
| New Mexico | $48,240 |
| West Virginia | $48,050 |
| Minnesota | $48,010 |
| Louisiana | $47,990 |
| New York | $47,960 |
| Colorado | $47,840 |
| Virginia | $47,530 |
| Massachusetts | $47,320 |
| Nebraska | $47,050 |
| Rhode Island | $47,020 |
| Wisconsin | $46,530 |
| Tennessee | $46,060 |
| Florida | $45,990 |
| North Carolina | $45,890 |
| Montana | $45,240 |
| Missouri | $45,180 |
| Michigan | $44,580 |
| California | $44,480 |
| Indiana | $44,390 |
| Utah | $43,900 |
| Ohio | $42,620 |
| New Hampshire | $42,600 |
| Kansas | $41,980 |
| Mississippi | $41,500 |
| Maryland | $40,860 |
| Nevada | $40,120 |
| Iowa | $39,630 |
| Oklahoma | $38,260 |
| South Carolina | $35,990 |
| Arkansas | $35,210 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Haven, CT | $79,380 |
| Staunton, VA | $72,960 |
| Johnstown, PA | $70,450 |
| Trenton, NJ | $69,740 |
| Killeen, TX | $69,180 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $66,950 |
| Bismarck, ND | $66,700 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $66,680 |
| Portland, ME | $66,480 |
| Norwich, CT | $64,420 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $63,620 |
| Olympia, WA | $63,570 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $63,480 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $63,240 |
| Erie, PA | $61,710 |
In other countries
Rehabilitation Counselor belongs to the international group "Social work and counselling professionals".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Educational$64,330
- Marriage and Family Therapist$66,940
- Substance Abuse$59,350
- Counselor$50,860
- Child$59,550
- Healthcare Social Worker$67,880
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$60,280
- Social Worker$71,900
- Health Education Specialist$64,070
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$66,270
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $22.52 ($46,850 a year).
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make a month?
About $3,904 a month before tax, based on a median of $46,850 a year.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,060 or less a year ($16.86 an hour); the top 10% make $77,170 or more.
Which state pays rehabilitation counselors the most?
Wyoming, with a median of $67,640 a year, followed by North Dakota ($63,050) and Alaska ($61,590).
Which city pays rehabilitation counselors the most?
New Haven, CT, with a median of $79,380 a year.
How many rehabilitation counselors are there in the United States?
About 94,740 people work as rehabilitation counselors.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.