Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $49,640 +7.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.87
10th percentile $36,960
90th percentile $68,760
Employed locally 60
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,960
    25th
    $39,460
    50th (median)
    $49,640
    75th
    $58,600
    90th
    $68,760

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 69% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 31% 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
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $57,680
    Mobile, AL $56,960
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $56,010
    Montgomery, AL $54,320
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $53,420
    Kansas City, MO-KS $52,610

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$46,750
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$49,220
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$52,060
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$45,390
    Health Education Specialists$52,400
    Social and Human Service Assistants$43,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Jefferson City, MO is $23.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.06 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Jefferson City, MO is 7.7% 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 Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,960 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,460.