Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Mississippi

Rehabilitation counselors in Mississippi earn the most in Jackson (average $51,320 a year) and the least in Gulfport ($45,840), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the rehabilitation counselors average at $45,800 and the median at $41,500 for 470 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $51,820.

Rehabilitation Counselors average salary by city in Mississippi

Jackson$51,320
Gulfport$45,840

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jackson	$51,320	$43,120	$37,710	$42,095	89
Gulfport	$45,840	$37,710	$31,550	$37,911	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Rehabilitation Counselors salary in other states

Rehabilitation Counselors salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

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.
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.

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