Rehabilitation Counselors pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,400 or more. The middle half of rehabilitation counselors in Jackson earn between $31,990 and $68,520.
- $32K10th
- $32K25th
- $41KMedian
- $69K75th
- $72K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,180 | $4,182 | $24.12 |
| Median | $41,140 | $3,428 | $19.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,990 | $2,666 | $15.38 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $68,520 | $5,710 | $32.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Rehabilitation Counselors pay in Jackson vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Rehabilitation counselors in Jackson earn 4% more than the Michigan average ($48,060) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($51,820). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $46,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $50,180 | $41,140 | $31,990 | $72,400 | n/a |
| Michigan | $48,060 | $44,580 | $31,040 | $72,400 | 3,340 |
| United States | $51,820 | $46,850 | $35,060 | $77,170 | 94,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary after taxes in Jackson
On the average salary of $50,180, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $40,170 a year, or $3,347 a month and $1,545 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Is Jackson a good place for rehabilitation counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.8), so the average $50,180 buys what about $54,675 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($47,760). A typical home costs $227,287, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary in other Michigan cities
Jackson ranks 5th of 12 Michigan metro areas for this job; Battle Creek pays the most ($53,680).
- Battle Creek$53,680
- Flint$53,030
- Lansing$52,660
- Ann Arbor$50,580
- Jackson$50,180
- Saginaw$49,830
- Bay City$48,270
- Detroit$46,690
- Grand Rapids$46,640
- Muskegon$45,780
Highest-paying cities for rehabilitation counselors
New Orleans, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($80,030).
- New Orleans, LA$80,030
- Killeen, TX$75,610
- Olympia, WA$74,560
- Portland, ME$71,280
- Longview, WA$71,080
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Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Jackson: questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make an hour in Jackson?
$24.13 an hour on average, and $19.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level rehabilitation counselors salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the rehabilitation counselors take-home pay in Jackson?
About $40,170 a year ($3,347 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,180. Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
Do rehabilitation counselors earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($51,820).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1015; area Jackson, MI (27100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Jackson's local income tax (1%).
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