Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $45,820 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.03
10th percentile $34,990
90th percentile $74,170
Employed locally 140
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,990
    25th
    $39,900
    50th (median)
    $45,820
    75th
    $57,960
    90th
    $74,170

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 65% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 35% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $68,610
    Charlottesville, VA $58,920
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $57,820
    Mobile, AL $56,960
    Clarksville, TN-KY $55,270
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $54,520

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$51,880
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,770
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$52,740
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58,330
    Healthcare Social Workers$50,970
    Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$73,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Peoria?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Peoria, IL is $22.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.30 or more per hour.

    Is Peoria above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Peoria, IL is 0.6% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,990 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,900.