Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Cleveland, OH

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

Median annual salary $55,910 +21.3% vs national
Median hourly $26.88
10th percentile $26,600
90th percentile $79,410
Employed locally 1,280
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,600
    25th
    $38,620
    50th (median)
    $55,910
    75th
    $79,410
    90th
    $79,410

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 82% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 18% 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
    Toledo, OH $47,850
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $47,110
    Johnson City, TN $47,020
    Columbus, OH $45,980

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $58,710
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $59,000
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $65,510
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,100
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,800
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Cleveland, OH is $26.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.18 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Cleveland, OH is 21.3% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $26,600 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,620.