Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Rochester, NY

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

Median annual salary $44,450 -3.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.37
10th percentile $36,730
90th percentile $85,070
Employed locally 210
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,730
    25th
    $43,280
    50th (median)
    $44,450
    75th
    $59,910
    90th
    $85,070

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 60% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 40% 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
    Albany, OR $67,590
    Utica-Rome, NY $56,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,760
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $52,330
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,040
    Glens Falls, NY $47,890

    Related occupations in Rochester, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $44,430
    Healthcare Social Workers $51,940
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,100
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $65,260
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,280
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $66,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Rochester?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Rochester, NY is $21.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.26 or more per hour.

    Is Rochester above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Rochester, NY is 3.6% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,730 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,280.