Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Tallahassee, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tallahassee, FL

Median annual salary $39,350 -14.7% vs national
Median hourly $18.92
10th percentile $33,610
90th percentile $58,820
Employed locally 150
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,610
    25th
    $36,050
    50th (median)
    $39,350
    75th
    $49,190
    90th
    $58,820

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 62% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 38% 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
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $49,100
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $48,800
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $48,800
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $48,800
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $48,800
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,800

    Related occupations in Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$47,390
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,690
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$53,310
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$45,950
    Counselors, All Other$44,640
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$46,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Tallahassee, FL is $18.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.43 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Tallahassee, FL is 14.7% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,610 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,050.