Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Knoxville, TN

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

Median annual salary $43,080 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.71
10th percentile $34,490
90th percentile $60,850
Employed locally 100
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,490
    25th
    $36,620
    50th (median)
    $43,080
    75th
    $51,900
    90th
    $60,850

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 62% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 38% 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
    Johnson City, TN $47,020
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $46,230
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $44,560

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,980
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $45,400
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $53,140
    Social and Human Service Assistants $36,420
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,810
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $50,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Knoxville?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Knoxville, TN is $20.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.75 or more per hour.

    Is Knoxville above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Knoxville, TN is 6.6% below 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,490 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,620.