Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $47,100 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.64
10th percentile $34,680
90th percentile $54,500
Employed locally 90
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,680
    25th
    $38,200
    50th (median)
    $47,100
    75th
    $50,920
    90th
    $54,500

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 69% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 31% 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
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $58,680
    Clarksville, TN-KY $55,270
    Kansas City, MO-KS $52,610
    Jackson, TN $49,450
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $49,420
    Jacksonville, FL $45,700

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$40,050
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$49,940
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59,110
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$63,700
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$50,980
    Healthcare Social Workers$63,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Topeka, KS is $22.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.49 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Topeka, KS is 2.1% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,680 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,200.