Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $37,440 -18.8% vs national
Median hourly $18.00
10th percentile $31,780
90th percentile $58,810
Employed locally 210
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,780
    25th
    $36,660
    50th (median)
    $37,440
    75th
    $47,260
    90th
    $58,810

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 54% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 46% 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
    Topeka, KS $47,100

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants $39,190
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $52,430
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $60,040
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $57,180
    Healthcare Social Workers $64,280
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $53,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Wichita, KS is $18.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.70 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Wichita, KS is 18.8% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $31,780 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,660.