Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $44,640 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.46
10th percentile $33,990
90th percentile $55,200
Employed locally 40
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,990
    25th
    $35,310
    50th (median)
    $44,640
    75th
    $48,800
    90th
    $55,200

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 76% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 24% 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
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $49,100
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $48,800
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $48,800
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $48,800
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $48,800
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,800

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,990
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,590
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,880
    Healthcare Social Workers $72,060
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $47,800
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $46,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Ocala?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Ocala, FL is $21.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.45 or more per hour.

    Is Ocala above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Ocala, FL is 3.2% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,990 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,310.