Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $51,270 +11.2% vs national
Median hourly $24.65
10th percentile $32,850
90th percentile $71,630
Employed locally 140
National median $46,110

Compare Rehabilitation Counselors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Northwest Illinois stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Rehabilitation Counselors
in
Northwest Illinois
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,850
    25th
    $38,940
    50th (median)
    $51,270
    75th
    $65,970
    90th
    $71,630

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,130
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,550
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $52,320
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,200
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists $62,370
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Northwest Illinois is $24.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.64 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Northwest Illinois is 11.2% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $32,850 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,940.