How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Boston?
$47,440a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $22.81 an hour or $3,953 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.81
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 118 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 3,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,770Median: $47,440Highest 10%: $102,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,770 | $18.64 | |
| 25th | $44,780 | $21.53 | |
| Median | $47,440 | $22.81 | |
| 75th | $73,350 | $35.26 | |
| 90th | $102,600 | $49.33 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| Worcester, MA | $54,270 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $48,420 |
| Providence, RI | $47,010 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $46,590 |
| Springfield, MA | $45,520 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $42,350 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $98,320 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $98,100 |
| Educational | $80,760 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $78,410 |
| Child | $77,420 |
| Clergy | $73,160 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $69,830 |
| Director | $68,040 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $63,830 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $22.81 ($47,440 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $47,440 against $46,850 nationally, 1% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $47,320, so Boston pays 0% more.
Where does Boston rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
118 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,600 or more.
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.