Rehabilitation Counselors pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $84,520 or more. The middle half of rehabilitation counselors in Washington earn between $36,590 and $59,370.
- $37K10th
- $37K25th
- $48KMedian
- $59K75th
- $85K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,020 | $4,418 | $25.49 |
| Median | $48,290 | $4,024 | $23.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,590 | $3,049 | $17.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $59,370 | $4,948 | $28.54 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Rehabilitation Counselors pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Rehabilitation counselors in Washington earn 17% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($63,780) and about the same as the U.S. average ($51,820). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $46,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $53,020 | $48,290 | $36,590 | $84,520 | 2,940 |
| Washington, D.C. | $63,780 | $49,680 | $49,670 | $95,530 | n/a |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $53,020, a single filer in Washington takes home about $42,766 a year, or $3,564 a month and $1,645 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $43,210 | $3,601 |
| Working in DC | $42,766 | $3,564 |
| Working in VA | $42,547 | $3,546 |
| Working in MD | $42,475 | $3,540 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for rehabilitation counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $53,020 buys what about $48,694 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 11.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary in nearby metro areas
- Hagerstown, MD$48,090
- Baltimore, MD$51,290
- Winchester, VA$52,870
- Lexington Park, MD$41,230
- Chambersburg, PA$40,820
- Charlottesville, VA$65,120
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 Washington: questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make an hour in Washington?
$25.49 an hour on average, and $23.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level rehabilitation counselors salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the rehabilitation counselors take-home pay in Washington?
About $42,766 a year ($3,564 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,020.
Do rehabilitation counselors earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.54, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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