Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $49,590 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.84
10th percentile $36,280
90th percentile $86,130
Employed locally 230
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,280
    25th
    $45,180
    50th (median)
    $49,590
    75th
    $69,080
    90th
    $86,130

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 78% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 22% 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
    Reading, PA $50,910

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $49,780
    Social and Human Service Assistants $43,340
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $45,280
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $56,030
    Healthcare Social Workers $61,770
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $45,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Scranton, PA is $23.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.67 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Scranton, PA is 7.5% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $36,280 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,180.