Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Springfield, IL

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

Median annual salary $49,450 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.78
10th percentile $39,510
90th percentile $97,620
Employed locally 100
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,510
    25th
    $43,730
    50th (median)
    $49,450
    75th
    $79,950
    90th
    $97,620

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 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
    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 Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $71,990
    Social and Human Service Assistants $48,560
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $60,600
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,190
    Healthcare Social Workers $66,010
    Clergy $56,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Springfield, IL is $23.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.76 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Springfield, IL is 7.2% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,510 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,730.