How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Jackson?
$43,120a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Jackson, MS metro area. That is $20.73 an hour or $3,593 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.73
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 200 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 120
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,270Median: $43,120Highest 10%: $85,770
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,270 | $14.07 | |
| 25th | $37,710 | $18.13 | |
| Median | $43,120 | $20.73 | |
| 75th | $56,620 | $27.22 | |
| 90th | $85,770 | $41.24 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| Memphis, TN | $43,310 |
Related jobs in Jackson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $94,520 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $61,890 |
| Educational | $58,620 |
| Clergy | $57,110 |
| Health Education Specialist | $50,420 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $48,610 |
| Substance Abuse | $47,380 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $46,840 |
| Child | $46,610 |
| Community Health Worker | $41,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Jackson?
The median hourly pay in the Jackson, MS metro area is $20.73 ($43,120 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Jackson than the national average?
No: $43,120 against $46,850 nationally, 8% less.
How does Jackson compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $41,500, so Jackson pays 4% more.
Where does Jackson rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
200 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $29,270 or less a year; the top 10% make $85,770 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.