How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Mississippi?
$41,500a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in Mississippi. That is $19.95 an hour or $3,458 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.95
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,270Median: $41,500Highest 10%: $71,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,270 | $14.07 | |
| 25th | $32,990 | $15.86 | |
| Median | $41,500 | $19.95 | |
| 75th | $50,110 | $24.09 | |
| 90th | $71,960 | $34.60 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $43,310 |
| Jackson, MS | $43,120 |
| Gulfport, MS | $37,710 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| 42. Ohio | $42,620 |
| 43. New Hampshire | $42,600 |
| 44. Kansas | $41,980 |
| 45. Mississippi | $41,500 |
| 46. Maryland | $40,860 |
| 47. Nevada | $40,120 |
| 48. Iowa | $39,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $19.95 ($41,500 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $41,500 against $46,850 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
Mississippi ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays rehabilitation counselors the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $43,310 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.