Rehabilitation Counselors pay range in Memphis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,470 or more. The middle half of rehabilitation counselors in Memphis earn between $37,160 and $50,890.
- $37K10th
- $37K25th
- $43KMedian
- $51K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,320 | $3,777 | $21.79 |
| Median | $43,310 | $3,609 | $20.82 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,160 | $3,097 | $17.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,890 | $4,241 | $24.47 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Rehabilitation Counselors pay in Memphis vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Rehabilitation counselors in Memphis earn about the same as the Tennessee average ($46,320) and 13% less than the U.S. average ($51,820). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $46,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $45,320 | $43,310 | $36,990 | $58,470 | 220 |
| Tennessee | $46,320 | $46,060 | $35,320 | $59,800 | 1,590 |
| 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 Memphis
On the average salary of $45,320, a single filer in Memphis takes home about $38,595 a year, or $3,216 a month and $1,484 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in TN | $38,595 | $3,216 |
| Working in MS | $37,514 | $3,126 |
| Working in AR | $37,406 | $3,117 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Memphis a good place for rehabilitation counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Memphis area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.2), so the average $45,320 buys what about $49,165 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Memphis ($46,890). A typical home costs $247,229, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary in other Tennessee cities
Memphis ranks 6th of 9 Tennessee metro areas for this job; Clarksville pays the most ($53,940).
- Clarksville$53,940
- Kingsport$50,030
- Chattanooga$49,150
- Nashville$47,340
- Johnson City$47,100
- Memphis$45,320
- Knoxville$44,790
- Jackson$44,160
- Cleveland$43,480
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 Memphis: questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make an hour in Memphis?
$21.79 an hour on average, and $20.82 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level rehabilitation counselors salary in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,160, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the rehabilitation counselors take-home pay in Memphis?
About $38,595 a year ($3,216 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,320. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do rehabilitation counselors earn more in Memphis than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Memphis, TN-MS-AR (32820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.60, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.60).
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