Rehabilitation Counselor Salary in Texas: $54,000 Average

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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET

Average base salary, Texas

$54,000 / year

≈ $4,500 per month · $25.96 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Texas · median $51,500

25th percentile
$38,000Average
$54,00075th percentile
$63,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Rehabilitation Counselor salary by state

Alabama$59,000

Alaska$72,500

Arizona$52,000

Arkansas$42,500

California$50,500

Colorado$58,500

Connecticut$65,000

Delaware$52,500

District of Columbia$66,000

Florida$51,500

Georgia$59,000

Hawaii$55,500

Idaho$57,000

Illinois$56,000

Indiana$47,000

Iowa$45,000

Kansas$44,500

Kentucky$58,500

Louisiana$64,000

Maine$55,000

Maryland$48,500

Massachusetts$61,000

Michigan$49,500

Minnesota$57,500

Mississippi$47,500

Missouri$51,000

Montana$51,000

Nebraska$53,000

Nevada$45,500

New Hampshire$46,500

New Jersey$61,500

New Mexico$57,500

New York$54,000

North Carolina$46,500

North Dakota$68,000

Ohio$51,000

Oklahoma$42,000

Oregon$60,500

Pennsylvania$54,500

Rhode Island$61,500

South Carolina$42,000

South Dakota$56,500

Tennessee$48,000

Texas$54,000

Utah$56,000

Vermont$58,000

Virginia$58,000

Washington$64,500

West Virginia$49,500

Wisconsin$51,500

Wyoming$62,000

About this role

Rehabilitation Counselor is a professional role within the function in the Community and Social Service job family.

Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Rehabilitation Counselors do

Typical education: Bachelor's Degree

Prepare and maintain records and case files, including documentation, such as clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of client contacts, or relevant correspondence.
Confer with clients to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed.
Develop rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.
Locate barriers to client employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, or transportation problems, and work with clients to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers.
Monitor and record clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met.

Top skills: Speaking Social Perceptiveness Service Orientation Active Listening Monitoring Reading Comprehension

Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).

Rehabilitation Counselor pay by experience level

Entry level$36,500

Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)

Early career$40,000

A few years in (about the 25th percentile)

Experienced$48,500

Mid-career median pay

Senior$61,500

Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)

Top earners$80,000

Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)

Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.

Job outlook

+1.4%

projected change in jobs, 2024–2034

10,000

projected openings per year

Growing slower than average

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.

Rehabilitation Counselor salary by industry

Social Assistance

50,180 workers

$48,500

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

33,400 workers

$48,000

Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS

18,280 workers

$69,500

Individual and Family Services

15,650 workers

$49,500

State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

14,610 workers

$71,500

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

13,080 workers

$46,500

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities

11,090 workers

$45,000

Ambulatory Health Care Services

4,930 workers

$53,000

Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

3,670 workers

$61,500

Hospitals

2,840 workers

$65,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Rehabilitation Counselor pays 20% below the average across 17 roles in the Community and Social Service job family (family average $66,500).

Similar-paying roles in Community and Social Service

Religious Workers, All Other$56,000

Social and Human Service Assistants$49,500

Community Health Worker$58,000

Counselors, All Other$60,000

Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$61,500

Directors, Religious Activities and Education$64,500

Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,000

Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$66,500

Clergy$69,000

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$70,500

Careers related to Rehabilitation Counselor

Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$70,500

Healthcare Social Worker$74,500

Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,000

Occupational Therapy Aide$45,500

Psychiatric Technician$48,000

Recreational Therapist$70,000

Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Rehabilitation Counselor make?

The average base salary for a Rehabilitation Counselor in the United States is $53,500 per year, or about $25.72 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $40,000 and $61,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Community and Social Service roles?

The Community and Social Service job family averages $66,500 across 17 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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