Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Jackson, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, TN

Median annual salary $49,450 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.77
10th percentile $36,950
90th percentile $62,020
Employed locally 40
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,950
    25th
    $39,670
    50th (median)
    $49,450
    75th
    $54,250
    90th
    $62,020

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,740 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 84% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 16% 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
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $55,540
    Clarksville, TN-KY $55,270
    Johnson City, TN $47,020
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $46,230
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $44,560
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,490

    Related occupations in Jackson, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $45,400
    Healthcare Social Workers $55,220
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,980
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $50,420
    Social and Human Service Assistants $40,280
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $41,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Jackson, TN is $23.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.30 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Jackson, TN is 7.2% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,950 per year in Jackson, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,670.