How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Kentucky?
$58,540a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in Kentucky. That is $28.14 an hour or $4,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.14
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,000Median: $58,540Highest 10%: $77,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,000 | $15.87 | |
| 25th | $40,050 | $19.25 | |
| Median | $58,540 | $28.14 | |
| 75th | $70,380 | $33.84 | |
| 90th | $77,790 | $37.40 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $58,570 |
| Clarksville, TN | $55,270 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $45,300 |
| Huntington, WV | $44,470 |
| Louisville, KY | $39,860 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| 1. Wyoming | $67,640 |
| 2. North Dakota | $63,050 |
| 3. Alaska | $61,590 |
| 4. Kentucky | $58,540 |
| 5. Washington | $58,050 |
| 6. Connecticut | $56,340 |
| 7. Georgia | $55,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $28.14 ($58,540 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $58,540 against $46,850 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
Kentucky ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays rehabilitation counselors the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $58,570 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.