Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Rochester, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, MN

Median annual salary $57,690 +25.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.74
10th percentile $44,190
90th percentile $85,610
Employed locally 120
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,190
    25th
    $45,310
    50th (median)
    $57,690
    75th
    $68,820
    90th
    $85,610

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $89,675 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 64% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 36% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $58,680
    Fargo, ND-MN $58,370
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $55,240
    St. Cloud, MN $52,520
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,330
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $43,020

    Related occupations in Rochester, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Workers, All Other $78,840
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,860
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,700
    Healthcare Social Workers $80,130
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $63,810
    Health Education Specialists $78,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Rochester, MN is $27.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.23 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Rochester, MN is 25.1% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $44,190 per year in Rochester, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,310.