Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Illinois
Rehabilitation Counselors in Illinois earn a median salary of $48,048 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +4.2% vs the national median of $46,110. An estimated 3,880 rehabilitation counselors are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $44,700 to $51,270 depending on location.
$48,048
Avg median salary in Illinois
$51,270
Highest paying metro
$44,700
Lowest paying metro
3,880
Employed in Illinois
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Rehabilitation Counselors salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Illinois | $51,270 | $38,940 | $65,970 | 140 |
| Rockford, IL | $50,950 | $38,260 | $58,050 | 170 |
| East Central Illinois | $50,300 | $43,400 | $63,900 | 150 |
| Springfield, IL | $49,450 | $43,730 | $79,950 | 100 |
| Chicago, IL-IN | $48,850 | $43,290 | $58,520 | 2,450 |
| Kankakee, IL | $48,340 | $42,490 | $56,500 | 60 |
| Champaign, IL | $48,320 | $43,170 | $56,380 | 70 |
| South Illinois | $47,480 | $34,740 | $59,560 | 190 |
| Bloomington, IL | $46,200 | $31,790 | $50,820 | 40 |
| Peoria, IL | $45,820 | $39,900 | $57,960 | 140 |
| West Central Illinois | $44,890 | $36,230 | $48,170 | 320 |
| Decatur, IL | $44,700 | $39,120 | $59,990 | 50 |