How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in St. Louis?
$44,620a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $21.45 an hour or $3,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.45
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 173 of 281
- Jobs in the area
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,480Median: $44,620Highest 10%: $70,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,480 | $18.98 | |
| 25th | $40,510 | $19.48 | |
| Median | $44,620 | $21.45 | |
| 75th | $57,390 | $27.59 | |
| 90th | $70,790 | $34.03 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| Columbia, MO | $50,050 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $49,640 |
| Springfield, MO | $49,320 |
| Kansas City, MO | $46,800 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Worker | $93,100 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $62,200 |
| Clergy | $60,290 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $60,270 |
| Educational | $60,160 |
| Substance Abuse | $58,570 |
| Health Education Specialist | $57,050 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $52,720 |
| Child | $51,080 |
| Director | $50,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $21.45 ($44,620 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $44,620 against $46,850 nationally, 5% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $45,180, so St. Louis pays 1% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
173 of 281 metro areas with data.
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $70,790 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.