Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $45,410 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.83
10th percentile $34,440
90th percentile $67,060
Employed locally 320
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,440
    25th
    $37,800
    50th (median)
    $45,410
    75th
    $61,240
    90th
    $67,060

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 52% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 48% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $56,290
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $49,590
    Twin Falls, ID $49,320
    Williamsport, PA $48,800
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,400
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,330

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,400
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$66,950
    Social and Human Service Assistants$46,690
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$61,380
    Healthcare Social Workers$69,680
    Social Workers, All Other$78,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Madison, WI is $21.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.84 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Madison, WI is 1.5% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,440 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,800.