Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $40,450 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.45
10th percentile $30,640
90th percentile $65,990
Employed locally 300
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,640
    25th
    $34,410
    50th (median)
    $40,450
    75th
    $58,120
    90th
    $65,990

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 57% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Rehabilitation Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,370
    Alaska $82,400
    District of Columbia $74,410
    Reno, NV $73,510
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $69,740
    Johnstown, PA $69,080

    Nearby metros — Rehabilitation Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Johnstown, PA $69,080
    Mansfield, OH $56,970
    Cleveland, OH $55,910
    Toledo, OH $47,850
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $47,110
    Johnson City, TN $47,020

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,340
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $48,520
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,720
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,860
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,980
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Akron, OH is $19.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.93 or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Akron, OH is 12.3% below the national median of $46,110. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Rehabilitation Counselors in Akron?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $30,640 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,410.