How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Louisiana?
$47,990a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in Louisiana. That is $23.07 an hour or $3,999 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.07
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,130Median: $47,990Highest 10%: $128,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,130 | $16.41 | |
| 25th | $40,900 | $19.66 | |
| Median | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| 75th | $71,940 | $34.59 | |
| 90th | $128,100 | $61.60 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $56,940 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $49,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| 22. New Mexico | $48,240 |
| 23. West Virginia | $48,050 |
| 24. Minnesota | $48,010 |
| 25. Louisiana | $47,990 |
| 26. New York | $47,960 |
| 27. Colorado | $47,840 |
| 28. Virginia | $47,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $23.07 ($47,990 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Louisiana than the national average?
Yes: $47,990 against $46,850 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Louisiana rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
Louisiana ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays rehabilitation counselors the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $56,940 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.