Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Wausau, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wausau, WI

Median annual salary $36,950 -19.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.77
10th percentile $33,640
90th percentile $63,040
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,640
    25th
    $35,880
    50th (median)
    $36,950
    75th
    $54,380
    90th
    $63,040

    Wausau economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,185 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 49% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 51% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $56,290
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $49,590
    Twin Falls, ID $49,320
    Williamsport, PA $48,800
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $47,400
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $47,330

    Related occupations in Wausau, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $61,370
    Social and Human Service Assistants $49,080
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $58,400
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $47,850
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $54,540
    Healthcare Social Workers $59,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Wausau?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Wausau, WI is $17.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.75 or more per hour.

    Is Wausau above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Wausau, WI is 19.9% 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 Wausau?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,640 per year in Wausau, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,880.