How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Rochester?
$45,990a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $22.11 an hour or $3,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.11
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 151 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,650Median: $45,990Highest 10%: $73,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,650 | $17.62 | |
| 25th | $42,480 | $20.42 | |
| Median | $45,990 | $22.11 | |
| 75th | $56,660 | $27.24 | |
| 90th | $73,330 | $35.25 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| Kingston, NY | $52,440 |
| New York, NY | $50,000 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $49,610 |
| Albany, NY | $48,750 |
| Syracuse, NY | $45,870 |
| Buffalo, NY | $43,930 |
| Binghamton, NY | $43,570 |
| Utica, NY | $36,130 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $82,010 |
| Social Worker | $81,890 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $68,880 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $66,580 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $63,800 |
| Child | $62,030 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $61,610 |
| Educational | $60,670 |
| Clergy | $59,710 |
| Substance Abuse | $59,620 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $22.11 ($45,990 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $45,990 against $46,850 nationally, 2% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $47,960, so Rochester pays 4% less.
Where does Rochester rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
151 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $73,330 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.