Rehabilitation Counselors pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,500 a year or less, while the top 10% make $92,250 or more. The middle half of rehabilitation counselors in Providence earn between $44,980 and $71,900.
- $38K10th
- $45K25th
- $47KMedian
- $72K75th
- $92K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,360 | $4,780 | $27.58 |
| Median | $47,010 | $3,918 | $22.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,980 | $3,748 | $21.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,900 | $5,992 | $34.57 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Rehabilitation Counselors pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Rehabilitation counselors in Providence earn 3% less than the Rhode Island average ($59,310) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($51,820). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $46,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $57,360 | $47,010 | $38,500 | $92,250 | 900 |
| Rhode Island | $59,310 | $47,020 | $46,670 | $85,800 | 420 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $57,360, a single filer in Providence takes home about $46,735 a year, or $3,895 a month and $1,797 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $46,735 | $3,895 |
| Working in MA | $45,721 | $3,810 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for rehabilitation counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $57,360 buys what about $56,361 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 9.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$64,640
- Worcester, MA$64,550
- Boston, MA$59,530
- Barnstable, MA$53,970
- Hartford, CT$62,290
- Springfield, MA$52,760
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 Providence: questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make an hour in Providence?
$27.58 an hour on average, and $22.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level rehabilitation counselors salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,500 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the rehabilitation counselors take-home pay in Providence?
About $46,735 a year ($3,895 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,360. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do rehabilitation counselors earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% more 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.07, this job is 2.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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