Rehabilitation counselors
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$46,110
~$22/hr · ~$3,843/mo
US Jobs
92K
Slower than average
AI & Automation Risk
5/10
Moderate
AI & Automation Risk
Moderate 5/10
Rehabilitation counseling involves a significant amount of digital knowledge work, such as developing rehabilitation plans, maintaining records, and researching resources, which are highly susceptible to AI assistance. However, the core of the profession relies on high-stakes interpersonal interaction, empathy, and physical advocacy for clients with disabilities, creating a natural barrier to full automation.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnstown, PABEST VALUE | $69,080 | Below avg (88.5) | $78,070 |
| Reno, NV | $73,510 | Average (98.0) | $74,991 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $68,610 | Below avg (92.3) | $74,306 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA | $65,210 | Below avg (92.9) | $70,213 |
| Charleston, WV | $61,250 | Below avg (89.1) | $68,775 |
| Grand Forks, ND-MN | $58,680 | Below avg (85.9) | $68,305 |
| Altoona, PA | $60,510 | Below avg (88.7) | $68,250 |
| Erie, PA | $60,510 | Below avg (91.9) | $65,814 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $58,370 | Below avg (89.1) | $65,485 |
| Albany, OR | $67,590 | Above avg (104.7) | $64,531 |
| Mobile, AL | $56,960 | Below avg (88.7) | $64,189 |
| Birmingham, AL | $57,470 | Below avg (91.8) | $62,627 |
| Anchorage, AK | $66,670 | Above avg (106.8) | $62,442 |
| Rochester, MN | $57,690 | Below avg (93.0) | $62,060 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $63,290 | Average (102.8) | $61,557 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Master's degree
10-Year Growth
+1% (Slower than average)
Hourly Rate
~$22/hr
Monthly Income
~$3,843/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)