Rehabilitation Counselors Salary by State
The national median pay for rehabilitation counselors is $46,850 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,210 in Arkansas to $67,640 in Wyoming.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,060
- 25th percentile
- $38,770
- Median
- $46,850
- 75th percentile
- $59,260
- Top 10%
- $77,170
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 94,740 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyoming | $67,640 | +44% | $36,620 | $76,870 | 70 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $63,050 | +35% | $58,190 | $76,120 | 210 |
| 3 | Alaska | $61,590 | +31% | $44,030 | $103,400 | 130 |
| 4 | Kentucky | $58,540 | +25% | $33,000 | $77,790 | 790 |
| 5 | Washington | $58,050 | +24% | $46,050 | $84,500 | 5,440 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $56,340 | +20% | $39,510 | $97,140 | 2,410 |
| 7 | Georgia | $55,000 | +17% | $34,900 | $85,510 | 740 |
| 8 | Oregon | $54,970 | +17% | $42,650 | $83,510 | 1,630 |
| 9 | Idaho | $54,550 | +16% | $29,450 | $75,710 | 820 |
| 10 | Alabama | $54,040 | +15% | $35,230 | $80,110 | 540 |
| 11 | Maine | $51,150 | +9% | $38,550 | $74,410 | 330 |
| 12 | Vermont | $50,030 | +7% | $40,750 | $82,180 | 310 |
| 13 | Texas | $49,990 | +7% | $30,070 | $72,800 | 1,840 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $49,730 | +6% | $39,700 | $92,670 | 1,630 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $49,680 | +6% | $49,670 | $95,530 | Not published |
| 16 | Illinois | $49,350 | +5% | $37,280 | $75,020 | 4,140 |
| 17 | South Dakota | $49,350 | +5% | $41,190 | $76,680 | 370 |
| 18 | Delaware | $48,840 | +4% | $39,200 | $73,560 | 340 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $48,720 | +4% | $38,820 | $71,000 | 150 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $48,650 | +4% | $36,230 | $77,220 | 4,130 |
| 21 | Arizona | $48,330 | +3% | $37,130 | $60,670 | 1,750 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $48,240 | +3% | $37,300 | $77,010 | 210 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $48,050 | +3% | $28,810 | $64,240 | 470 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $48,010 | +2% | $37,660 | $81,840 | 3,020 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $47,990 | +2% | $34,130 | $128,130 | 280 |
| 26 | New York | $47,960 | +2% | $37,130 | $76,600 | 3,810 |
| 27 | Colorado | $47,840 | +2% | $36,460 | $89,510 | 980 |
| 28 | Virginia | $47,530 | +1% | $28,850 | $97,240 | 2,890 |
| 29 | Massachusetts | $47,320 | +1% | $38,770 | $101,760 | 5,760 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $47,050 | 0% | $37,040 | $68,040 | 480 |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $47,020 | 0% | $46,670 | $85,800 | 420 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $46,530 | −1% | $32,930 | $69,990 | 2,390 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $46,060 | −2% | $35,320 | $59,800 | 1,590 |
| 34 | Florida | $45,990 | −2% | $34,410 | $67,980 | 3,110 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $45,890 | −2% | $30,440 | $59,600 | 3,820 |
| 36 | Montana | $45,240 | −3% | $37,410 | $59,900 | 330 |
| 37 | Missouri | $45,180 | −4% | $37,260 | $62,600 | 2,020 |
| 38 | Michigan | $44,580 | −5% | $31,040 | $72,400 | 3,340 |
| 39 | California | $44,480 | −5% | $35,940 | $69,260 | 13,690 |
| 40 | Indiana | $44,390 | −5% | $30,450 | $62,520 | 2,030 |
| 41 | Utah | $43,900 | −6% | $35,400 | $85,050 | 650 |
| 42 | Ohio | $42,620 | −9% | $31,650 | $78,210 | 3,690 |
| 43 | New Hampshire | $42,600 | −9% | $34,630 | $57,300 | 430 |
| 44 | Kansas | $41,980 | −10% | $30,930 | $57,430 | 1,370 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $41,500 | −11% | $29,270 | $71,960 | 470 |
| 46 | Maryland | $40,860 | −13% | $36,590 | $67,630 | 3,300 |
| 47 | Nevada | $40,120 | −14% | $34,400 | $62,550 | 570 |
| 48 | Iowa | $39,630 | −15% | $34,370 | $58,220 | 2,170 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $38,260 | −18% | $27,200 | $57,320 | 1,570 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $35,990 | −23% | $30,900 | $55,310 | 980 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $35,210 | −25% | $24,580 | $70,670 | 600 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary questions
Which state pays rehabilitation counselors the most?
Wyoming, with a median of $67,640 a year (+44% vs. the national median of $46,850). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays rehabilitation counselors the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $35,210 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most rehabilitation counselors work?
California has the most jobs, about 13,690, with a median of $44,480.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.