Occupation Salary Profile

Rehabilitation Counselors

SOC Code: 21-1015

Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement. Excludes ā€œOccupational Therapistsā€ (29-1122).

National Median (BLS)
$57,280
ā–¼ -4.21% Nominal ā–¼ -7.24% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$40,664
ā–² +2.73% Nominal ā–¼ -0.39% Real
Average Base Salary
$59,260
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
4,330
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Rehabilitation Counselors.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $30,930
25th Percentile $45,440
National Median (50th Percentile) $57,280
75th Percentile $71,560
90th Percentile $90,310
P10: $30,930 P50 (Median): $57,280 P90: $90,310
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 621 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $40,664
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ā–² +2.73%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -0.39%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $38,605
25th Percentile $38,605
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $40,664
75th Percentile $45,760
90th Percentile $50,112
H-1B P10: $38,605 H-1B P50: $40,664 H-1B P90: $50,112
šŸ’” Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Rehabilitation Counselors roles ($40,664) is -29% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($57,280).