Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $45,410 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.83
10th percentile $38,470
90th percentile $67,220
Employed locally 30
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,470
    25th
    $43,090
    50th (median)
    $45,410
    75th
    $59,730
    90th
    $67,220

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 69% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 31% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $69,740
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $66,290
    Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area $60,190
    Washington $58,620
    Birmingham, AL $57,470
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $57,100

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$39,400
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54,600
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$53,080
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$60,330
    Healthcare Social Workers$66,400
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$54,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Elkhart, IN is $21.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.30 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Elkhart, IN is 1.5% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,470 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,090.