Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $46,230 +0.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.23
10th percentile $32,710
90th percentile $63,790
Employed locally 340
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,710
    25th
    $39,820
    50th (median)
    $46,230
    75th
    $55,580
    90th
    $63,790

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 56% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 44% 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
    Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA $44,560
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,490

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$49,820
    Healthcare Social Workers$64,090
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$55,060
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$60,650
    Social and Human Service Assistants$41,500
    Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$54,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Nashville, TN is $22.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.27 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Nashville, TN is 0.3% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $32,710 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,820.