Rehabilitation Counselor Salary in Indiana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$44,390
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.34
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-5% vs US median
US median $46,850
State Rank
#40 of 51
2,030 employed here

How much does a Rehabilitation Counselor make in Indiana?

Rehabilitation Counselors in Indiana take home a median of $44,390 annually — roughly $21.34 an hour — which runs 5% below the national median of $46,850.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $30,450 while the top 10% make $62,520 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,310 and $52,620 a year.

Rehabilitation Counselor salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$30,450$14.64
25th percentile (early career)$35,310$16.98
50th percentile (median)$44,390$21.34
75th percentile (experienced)$52,620$25.30
90th percentile (top earners)$62,520$30.06

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 40th 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 Indiana

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 Indiana pay ($44,390) 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 Indiana?
The median Rehabilitation Counselor salary in Indiana is $44,390 per year, or about $21.34 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $30,450 at the entry level to $62,520 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Rehabilitation Counselors about 5% less than the national median of $46,850. Indiana ranks 40th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Rehabilitation Counselors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $44,390 a year. About 2,030 Rehabilitation Counselors are employed in Indiana. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), 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.