Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $60,510 +31.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.09
10th percentile $37,330
90th percentile $86,130
Employed locally 80
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,330
    25th
    $47,060
    50th (median)
    $60,510
    75th
    $73,840
    90th
    $86,130

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 98% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 2% 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
    Altoona, PA $60,510
    Grants Pass, OR $55,190
    Pittsburgh, PA $52,140
    Reading, PA $50,910
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $50,410

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,160
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,250
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,660
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,070
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $57,620
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Erie, PA is $29.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.15 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Erie, PA is 31.2% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,330 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,060.