How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Buffalo?
$43,930a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $21.12 an hour or $3,661 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.12
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 182 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,760Median: $43,930Highest 10%: $69,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,760 | $17.67 | |
| 25th | $37,820 | $18.18 | |
| Median | $43,930 | $21.12 | |
| 75th | $48,430 | $23.28 | |
| 90th | $69,280 | $33.31 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| Kingston, NY | $52,440 |
| New York, NY | $50,000 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $49,610 |
| Albany, NY | $48,750 |
| Rochester, NY | $45,990 |
| Syracuse, NY | $45,870 |
| Binghamton, NY | $43,570 |
| Utica, NY | $36,130 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $83,030 |
| Social Worker | $80,850 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $70,230 |
| Child | $66,620 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,940 |
| Educational | $62,000 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $60,840 |
| Substance Abuse | $55,750 |
| Clergy | $55,070 |
| Community Health Worker | $52,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $21.12 ($43,930 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $43,930 against $46,850 nationally, 6% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $47,960, so Buffalo pays 8% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
182 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,280 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.