Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $49,850 +8.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.97
10th percentile $35,170
90th percentile $75,420
Employed locally 130
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,170
    25th
    $48,170
    50th (median)
    $49,850
    75th
    $61,050
    90th
    $75,420

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 60% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 40% 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
    Johnstown, PA $69,080
    Altoona, PA $60,510
    Erie, PA $60,510
    Grants Pass, OR $55,190
    Pittsburgh, PA $52,140
    Reading, PA $50,910

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $54,760
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $53,110
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,250
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $68,010
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,810
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $65,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Lancaster?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Lancaster, PA is $23.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.36 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Lancaster, PA is 8.1% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,170 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,170.