Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Springfield, MO

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

Median annual salary $46,480 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.34
10th percentile $43,780
90th percentile $70,970
Employed locally 90
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,780
    25th
    $44,120
    50th (median)
    $46,480
    75th
    $57,890
    90th
    $70,970

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 76% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 24% 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
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $57,680
    Mobile, AL $56,960
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $56,010
    Montgomery, AL $54,320
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $53,420
    Kansas City, MO-KS $52,610

    Related occupations in Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $47,900
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $50,020
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $46,490
    Healthcare Social Workers $53,480
    Social and Human Service Assistants $37,500
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $47,790

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Springfield, MO is $22.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.06 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Springfield, MO is 0.8% 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 $43,780 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,120.