Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Springfield, MA

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

Median annual salary $44,200 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $21.25
10th percentile $35,370
90th percentile $75,110
Employed locally 420
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,370
    25th
    $39,040
    50th (median)
    $44,200
    75th
    $49,370
    90th
    $75,110

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 63% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 37% 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
    Bismarck, ND $66,700
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $63,290
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $59,630
    Yakima, WA $57,140
    Mansfield, OH $56,970
    Alabama $54,320

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,750
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $78,290
    Social and Human Service Assistants $42,930
    Healthcare Social Workers $58,910
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,390
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $61,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Springfield, MA is $21.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.92 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Springfield, MA is 4.1% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,370 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,040.