Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $44,720 -3% vs national
Median hourly $21.50
10th percentile $35,680
90th percentile $73,960
Employed locally 140
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,680
    25th
    $36,920
    50th (median)
    $44,720
    75th
    $54,240
    90th
    $73,960

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 63% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 37% 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
    Albany, OR $67,590
    Utica-Rome, NY $56,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,760
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $52,330
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,040
    Glens Falls, NY $47,890

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,870
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $59,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $64,380
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,690
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,410
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $75,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Buffalo, NY is $21.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.31 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Buffalo, NY is 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,680 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,920.