Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Kentucky
Rehabilitation Counselors in Kentucky earn a median of $58,540 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $58,540
- vs. U.S. median
- +25% ($46,850)
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,000; the top 10% earn over $77,790. Nationally the range is $35,060 to $77,170.
States ranked near Kentucky
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- Healthcare Social Workers$64,080 median in Kentucky
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- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$42,570 median in Kentucky
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$59,100 median in Kentucky
- Social and Human Service Assistants$37,440 median in Kentucky
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$99,140 median in Kentucky
Rehabilitation Counselors pay in Kentucky
How much do rehabilitation counselors make in Kentucky?
The median is $58,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,000 and the top 10% earn over $77,790. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for rehabilitation counselors?
On pay alone it ranks 4 of 51 (+25% vs. the national median of $46,850). Living costs are not included.