Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $52,330 +13.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.16
10th percentile $38,690
90th percentile $85,730
Employed locally 2,170
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,690
    25th
    $43,930
    50th (median)
    $52,330
    75th
    $65,830
    90th
    $85,730

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 54% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 46% 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
    Albany, OR $67,590
    Utica-Rome, NY $56,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,760
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,040
    Glens Falls, NY $47,890
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $44,980

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $47,390
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,900
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $72,750
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $77,970
    Healthcare Social Workers $77,210
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $83,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in New York, NY-NJ is $25.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.64 or more per hour.

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

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in New York, NY-NJ is 13.5% 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 York?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,690 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,930.