Alabama Median
$54,040
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.98
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+15% vs US median
US median $46,850
State Rank
#10 of 51
540 employed here
How much does a Rehabilitation Counselor make in Alabama?
Rehabilitation Counselors in Alabama take home a median of $54,040 annually — roughly $25.98 an hour — which runs 15% above the national median of $46,850.
Within Alabama, entry-level pay starts around $35,230 while the top 10% make $80,110 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $41,260 and $72,490 a year.
Rehabilitation Counselor salary range in Alabama
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $35,230 | $16.94 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $41,260 | $19.84 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $54,040 | $25.98 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $72,490 | $34.85 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $80,110 | $38.51 |
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How Alabama compares
Alabama ranks 10th out of 51 states and territories for Rehabilitation Counselor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Rehabilitation Counselor salary in other states
Wyoming $67,640North Dakota $63,050Alaska $61,590Kentucky $58,540Washington $58,050Connecticut $56,340Georgia $55,000Oregon $54,970Idaho $54,550Maine $51,150Vermont $50,030Texas $49,990New Jersey $49,730District of Columbia $49,680Illinois $49,350South Dakota $49,350Delaware $48,840Hawaii $48,720Pennsylvania $48,650Arizona $48,330New Mexico $48,240West Virginia $48,050Minnesota $48,010Louisiana $47,990New York $47,960Colorado $47,840Virginia $47,530Massachusetts $47,320Nebraska $47,050Rhode Island $47,020Wisconsin $46,530Tennessee $46,060Florida $45,990North Carolina $45,890Montana $45,240Missouri $45,180Michigan $44,580California $44,480Indiana $44,390Utah $43,900Ohio $42,620New Hampshire $42,600Kansas $41,980Mississippi $41,500Maryland $40,860Nevada $40,120Iowa $39,630Oklahoma $38,260South Carolina $35,990Arkansas $35,210
Working as a Rehabilitation Counselor in Alabama
Nationally, about 95,000 people work as Rehabilitation Counselors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Alabama pay ($54,040) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Rehabilitation Counselor make in Alabama?
The median Rehabilitation Counselor salary in Alabama is $54,040 per year, or about $25.98 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $35,230 at the entry level to $80,110 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Alabama pay compare to the national average?
Alabama pays Rehabilitation Counselors about 15% more than the national median of $46,850. Alabama ranks 10th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Alabama a good state for Rehabilitation Counselors?
Yes on pay — Alabama pays above the national median for this occupation, at $54,040 a year. About 540 Rehabilitation Counselors are employed in Alabama. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Alabama?
The highest-paying occupations in Alabama include Cardiologist ($519,480), Dermatologist ($394,550), Anesthesiologist ($392,350), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Rehabilitation Counselor salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.