Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Johnson City, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Johnson City, TN

Median annual salary $47,020 +2% vs national
Median hourly $22.61
10th percentile $35,680
90th percentile $54,250
Employed locally 80
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,680
    25th
    $44,700
    50th (median)
    $47,020
    75th
    $52,060
    90th
    $54,250

    Johnson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,096 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
    Jackson, TN $49,450
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $46,230
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $44,560
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,490

    Related occupations in Johnson City, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$56,190
    Healthcare Social Workers$57,700
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$51,390
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$44,250
    Marriage and Family Therapists$47,710
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$44,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Johnson City, TN is $22.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Johnson City, TN is 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 Johnson City?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,680 per year in Johnson City, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,700.