Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $49,320 +7% vs national
Median hourly $23.71
10th percentile $35,080
90th percentile $65,220
Employed locally 570
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,080
    25th
    $43,540
    50th (median)
    $49,320
    75th
    $54,810
    90th
    $65,220

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 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
    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 Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,990
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,640
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $51,690
    Healthcare Social Workers $68,420
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,980
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $60,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Indianapolis, IN is $23.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.62 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Indianapolis, IN is 7% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,080 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,540.