Rehabilitation Counselors
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays above the statewide median wage.
Wages for Rehabilitation Counselors *
U S |
$15.58 | $19.63 | $26.93 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$18.94 | $23.91 | $26.34 |
Central Minnesota |
$18.61 | $23.52 | $29.17 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$17.97 | $22.88 | $25.44 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$18.94 | $23.91 | $24.78 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$16.33 | $23.33 | $25.44 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$15.50 | $22.15 | $24.75 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$19.70 | $24.61 | $27.50 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 3,030 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Rehabilitation Counselors most often work?
- Social Assistance
- Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
- Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
- Hospitals
Current Demand
This career is currently in high demand.
Future Demand
This career is high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 3,466 new Rehabilitation Counselors to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 104,500 | 115,400 | 10,800 | 10.4% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 3,463 | 3,660 | 197 | 5.7% |
| Central Minnesota | 252 | 267 | 15 | 6% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 253 | 258 | 5 | 2% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 329 | 335 | 6 | 1.8% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 294 | 297 | 3 | 1% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 1,900 | 2,052 | 152 | 8% |
| Northwest Minnesota | 282 | 303 | 21 | 7.4% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.