Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $50,410 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.23
10th percentile $33,720
90th percentile $94,040
Employed locally 200
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,720
    25th
    $40,000
    50th (median)
    $50,410
    75th
    $73,840
    90th
    $94,040

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 64% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 36% 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
    Erie, PA $60,510
    Grants Pass, OR $55,190
    Pittsburgh, PA $52,140
    Reading, PA $50,910

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,210
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,700
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,520
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $62,310
    Health Education Specialists $82,430
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $67,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Harrisburg, PA is $24.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.42 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Harrisburg, PA is 9.3% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,720 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,000.