How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in Tennessee?
$46,060a year
Median yearly pay for rehabilitation counselors in Tennessee. That is $22.14 an hour or $3,838 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.14
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,590
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,320Median: $46,060Highest 10%: $59,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,320 | $16.98 | |
| 25th | $37,500 | $18.03 | |
| Median | $46,060 | $22.14 | |
| 75th | $53,310 | $25.63 | |
| 90th | $59,800 | $28.75 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Clarksville, TN | $55,270 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $49,450 |
| Kingsport, TN | $49,450 |
| Johnson City, TN | $47,020 |
| Nashville, TN | $46,490 |
| Knoxville, TN | $44,060 |
| Memphis, TN | $43,310 |
| Jackson, TN | $40,190 |
| Cleveland, TN | $39,640 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for rehabilitation counselors.
| 30. Nebraska | $47,050 |
| 31. Rhode Island | $47,020 |
| 32. Wisconsin | $46,530 |
| 33. Tennessee | $46,060 |
| 34. Florida | $45,990 |
| 35. North Carolina | $45,890 |
| 36. Montana | $45,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $22.14 ($46,060 a year).
Do rehabilitation counselors make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $46,060 against $46,850 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for rehabilitation counselor pay?
Tennessee ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays rehabilitation counselors the most?
Clarksville, TN-KY, with a median of $55,270 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.