Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for rehabilitation counselors in the U.S. is $46,850 ($22.52 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $46,850
- Mean annual wage
- $51,820
- Median hourly wage
- $22.52
- Employment
- 94,740
94,740 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,060 | $16.85 |
| 25th percentile | $38,770 | $18.64 |
| Median (50th) | $46,850 | $22.52 |
| 75th percentile | $59,260 | $28.49 |
| 90th percentile | $77,170 | $37.10 |
Highest-paying states for rehabilitation counselors
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $67,640 | 70 |
| North Dakota | $63,050 | 210 |
| Alaska | $61,590 | 130 |
| Kentucky | $58,540 | 790 |
| Washington | $58,050 | 5,440 |
| Connecticut | $56,340 | 2,410 |
| Georgia | $55,000 | 740 |
| Oregon | $54,970 | 1,630 |
| Idaho | $54,550 | 820 |
| Alabama | $54,040 | 540 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $35,210 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $35,990 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $38,260 median annual wage
- Iowa: $39,630 median annual wage
- Nevada: $40,120 median annual wage
About this occupation
Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement.
Typical tasks
- Maintain close contact with clients during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy.
- Locate barriers to client employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, or transportation problems, and work with clients to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers.
- Collaborate with clients' families to implement rehabilitation plans, such as behavioral, residential, social, or employment goals.
- Collaborate with community agencies to establish facilities and programs for persons with disabilities.
- Confer with physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to develop and implement client rehabilitation programs.
- Supervise rehabilitation counselors and staff.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Master's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 1.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 13.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 10.5% |
| Associate's degree | 7.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 29.2% |
| Master's degree | 34.4% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 3.6% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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