How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in New York?
$47,960a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in New York. That is $23.06 an hour or $3,997 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.06
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,130Median: $47,960Highest 10%: $76,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,130 | $17.85 | |
| 25th | $42,030 | $20.21 | |
| Median | $47,960 | $23.06 | |
| 75th | $59,210 | $28.47 | |
| 90th | $76,600 | $36.83 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kingston, NY | $52,440 |
| New York, NY | $50,000 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $49,610 |
| Albany, NY | $48,750 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $47,890 |
| Rochester, NY | $45,990 |
| Syracuse, NY | $45,870 |
| Buffalo, NY | $43,930 |
| Binghamton, NY | $43,570 |
| Elmira, NY | $37,140 |
| Utica, NY | $36,130 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| 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 |
| 29. Massachusetts | $47,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $23.06 ($47,960 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $47,960 against $46,850 nationally, 2% more.
Where does New York rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
New York ranks 26 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays rehabilitation counselors the most?
Kingston, NY, with a median of $52,440 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.