Rehabilitation Counselor Salary in Idaho (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Rehabilitation Counselors in Idaho, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Idaho Median
$54,550
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.23
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+16% vs US median
US median $46,850
State Rank
#9 of 51
820 employed here

How much does a Rehabilitation Counselor make in Idaho?

A Rehabilitation Counselor working in Idaho earns a median salary of $54,550 per year, or about $26.23 per hour. That is 16% above the national median of $46,850 for this occupation.

Within Idaho, entry-level pay starts around $29,450 while the top 10% make $75,710 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,260 and $69,120 a year.

Rehabilitation Counselor salary range in Idaho

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$29,450$14.16
25th percentile (early career)$44,260$21.28
50th percentile (median)$54,550$26.23
75th percentile (experienced)$69,120$33.23
90th percentile (top earners)$75,710$36.40

How Idaho compares

Idaho ranks 9th out of 51 states and territories for Rehabilitation Counselor pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Wyoming$67,640
2North Dakota$63,050
3Alaska$61,590
4Kentucky$58,540
5Washington$58,050

Working as a Rehabilitation Counselor in Idaho

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 Idaho pay ($54,550) 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 Idaho?
The median Rehabilitation Counselor salary in Idaho is $54,550 per year, or about $26.23 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,450 at the entry level to $75,710 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Idaho pay compare to the national average?
Idaho pays Rehabilitation Counselors about 16% more than the national median of $46,850. Idaho ranks 9th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Idaho a good state for Rehabilitation Counselors?
Yes on pay — Idaho pays above the national median for this occupation, at $54,550 a year. About 820 Rehabilitation Counselors are employed in Idaho. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Idaho?
The highest-paying occupations in Idaho include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($507,640), Anesthesiologist ($449,990), General Internal Medicine Physician ($355,390), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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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.