Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Eau Claire, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eau Claire, WI

Median annual salary $43,200 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.77
10th percentile $33,000
90th percentile $69,220
Employed locally 50
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,000
    25th
    $36,480
    50th (median)
    $43,200
    75th
    $63,440
    90th
    $69,220

    Eau Claire economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,513 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 60% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 40% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $56,290
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $49,590
    Twin Falls, ID $49,320
    Williamsport, PA $48,800
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,400
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,330

    Related occupations in Eau Claire, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $56,990
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $62,330
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,630
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $66,650
    Social Workers, All Other $57,150
    Healthcare Social Workers $65,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Eau Claire?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Eau Claire, WI is $20.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.30 or more per hour.

    Is Eau Claire above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Eau Claire, WI is 6.3% 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 Eau Claire?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,000 per year in Eau Claire, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,480.