Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $50,910 +10.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.48
10th percentile $35,410
90th percentile $77,150
Employed locally 70
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,410
    25th
    $37,350
    50th (median)
    $50,910
    75th
    $67,620
    90th
    $77,150

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 66% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 34% 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
    Johnstown, PA $69,080
    Altoona, PA $60,510
    Erie, PA $60,510
    Grants Pass, OR $55,190
    Pittsburgh, PA $52,140
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $50,410

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $55,840
    Social and Human Service Assistants $45,470
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $50,380
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,400
    Healthcare Social Workers $62,220
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $47,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Reading, PA is $24.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.03 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Reading, PA is 10.4% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,410 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,350.