Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Illinois
Rehabilitation Counselors in Illinois earn a median of $49,350 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $49,350
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($46,850)
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,140
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,280; the top 10% earn over $75,020. Nationally the range is $35,060 to $77,170.
States ranked near Illinois
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- Healthcare Social Workers$64,270 median in Illinois
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62,420 median in Illinois
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$49,960 median in Illinois
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$63,220 median in Illinois
- Social and Human Service Assistants$46,950 median in Illinois
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$83,750 median in Illinois
Rehabilitation Counselors pay in Illinois
How much do rehabilitation counselors make in Illinois?
The median is $49,350 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,280 and the top 10% earn over $75,020. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for rehabilitation counselors?
On pay alone it ranks 16 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $46,850). Living costs are not included.