Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $48,320 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.23
10th percentile $39,120
90th percentile $97,950
Employed locally 70
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,120
    25th
    $43,170
    50th (median)
    $48,320
    75th
    $56,380
    90th
    $97,950

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 75% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 25% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $68,610
    Charlottesville, VA $58,920
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,820
    Mobile, AL $56,960
    Clarksville, TN-KY $55,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,520

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $54,040
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,020
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $63,180
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,400
    Healthcare Social Workers $60,360
    Community Health Workers $38,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Champaign, IL is $23.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.76 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Champaign, IL is 4.8% above 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,120 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,170.