How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Rockford?
$51,240a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the Rockford, IL metro area. That is $24.63 an hour or $4,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.63
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 67 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,310Median: $51,240Highest 10%: $68,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,310 | $16.98 | |
| 25th | $39,560 | $19.02 | |
| Median | $51,240 | $24.63 | |
| 75th | $58,390 | $28.07 | |
| 90th | $68,800 | $33.08 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| Springfield, IL | $53,640 |
| Kankakee, IL | $53,060 |
| Champaign, IL | $50,390 |
| Peoria, IL | $49,360 |
| Chicago, IL | $49,350 |
| St. Louis, MO | $44,620 |
| Davenport, IA | $40,140 |
Related jobs in Rockford
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Healthcare Social Worker | $63,070 |
| Educational | $62,610 |
| Child | $61,940 |
| Substance Abuse | $53,670 |
| Social Worker | $48,530 |
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $47,600 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $45,280 |
| Social and Human Service Assistant | $44,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Rockford?
The median hourly pay in the Rockford, IL metro area is $24.63 ($51,240 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Rockford than the national average?
Yes: $51,240 against $46,850 nationally, 9% more.
How does Rockford compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $49,350, so Rockford pays 4% more.
Where does Rockford rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
67 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in Rockford?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,800 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.