How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Cleveland?
$40,130a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $19.29 an hour or $3,344 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.29
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 227 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,010Median: $40,130Highest 10%: $75,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,010 | $11.06 | |
| 25th | $36,350 | $17.48 | |
| Median | $40,130 | $19.29 | |
| 75th | $54,120 | $26.02 | |
| 90th | $75,250 | $36.18 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| Toledo, OH | $47,580 |
| Dayton, OH | $45,650 |
| Columbus, OH | $45,500 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $45,300 |
| Huntington, WV | $44,470 |
| Canton, OH | $40,990 |
| Akron, OH | $40,800 |
| Youngstown, OH | $40,670 |
| Sandusky, OH | $37,540 |
Related jobs in Cleveland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Education Specialist | $72,620 |
| Social Worker | $68,100 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $66,230 |
| Educational | $61,620 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $61,120 |
| Substance Abuse | $59,630 |
| Clergy | $59,210 |
| Child | $57,860 |
| Counselor | $52,140 |
| Community Health Worker | $48,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Cleveland?
The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $19.29 ($40,130 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Cleveland than the national average?
No: $40,130 against $46,850 nationally, 14% less.
How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $42,620, so Cleveland pays 6% less.
Where does Cleveland rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
227 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Cleveland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,250 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.