Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $60,810 +31.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.24
10th percentile $39,570
90th percentile $103,050
Employed locally 330
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,570
    25th
    $42,600
    50th (median)
    $60,810
    75th
    $85,520
    90th
    $103,050

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 70% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 30% 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
    District of Columbia $74,410
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,040
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $47,470
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $45,750
    Connecticut $45,460
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $43,090

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,940
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,010
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $74,470
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $77,850
    Healthcare Social Workers $82,130
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $62,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in New Haven, CT is $29.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.27 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in New Haven, CT is 31.9% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,570 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,600.