How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Illinois?
$49,350a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in Illinois. That is $23.73 an hour or $4,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.73
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,280Median: $49,350Highest 10%: $75,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,280 | $17.92 | |
| 25th | $44,620 | $21.45 | |
| Median | $49,350 | $23.73 | |
| 75th | $59,820 | $28.76 | |
| 90th | $75,020 | $36.07 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Springfield, IL | $53,640 |
| Kankakee, IL | $53,060 |
| Rockford, IL | $51,240 |
| Champaign, IL | $50,390 |
| Peoria, IL | $49,360 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,350 |
| Decatur, IL | $46,260 |
| St. Louis, MO | $44,620 |
| Bloomington, IL | $42,950 |
| Davenport, IA | $40,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| 13. Texas | $49,990 |
| 14. New Jersey | $49,730 |
| 15. District of Columbia | $49,680 |
| 16. Illinois | $49,350 |
| 17. South Dakota | $49,350 |
| 18. Delaware | $48,840 |
| 19. Hawaii | $48,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $23.73 ($49,350 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $49,350 against $46,850 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Illinois rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
Illinois ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays rehabilitation counselors the most?
Springfield, IL, with a median of $53,640 a year.
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.