Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $56,980 +23.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.39
10th percentile $34,990
90th percentile $87,070
Employed locally 60
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,990
    25th
    $42,500
    50th (median)
    $56,980
    75th
    $87,070
    90th
    $87,070

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 83% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 17% 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
    Albany, OR $67,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,760
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $52,330
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $48,040
    Glens Falls, NY $47,890
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $44,980

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $41,660
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $58,750
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $61,320
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $56,990
    Healthcare Social Workers $52,380
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $73,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Utica, NY is $27.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.55 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Utica, NY is 23.6% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $34,990 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,500.