Rehabilitation Counselor Salary in Maryland (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Maryland Median
$40,860
per year
Hourly Rate
$19.64
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-13% vs US median
US median $46,850
State Rank
#46 of 51
3,300 employed here

How much does a Rehabilitation Counselor make in Maryland?

A Rehabilitation Counselor working in Maryland earns a median salary of $40,860 per year, or about $19.64 per hour. That is 13% below the national median of $46,850 for this occupation.

Within Maryland, entry-level pay starts around $36,590 while the top 10% make $67,630 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $36,590 and $50,260 a year.

Rehabilitation Counselor salary range in Maryland

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$36,590$17.59
25th percentile (early career)$36,590$17.59
50th percentile (median)$40,860$19.64
75th percentile (experienced)$50,260$24.16
90th percentile (top earners)$67,630$32.51

How Maryland compares

Maryland ranks 46th 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 Maryland

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 Maryland pay ($40,860) 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 Maryland?
The median Rehabilitation Counselor salary in Maryland is $40,860 per year, or about $19.64 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,590 at the entry level to $67,630 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Maryland pay compare to the national average?
Maryland pays Rehabilitation Counselors about 13% less than the national median of $46,850. Maryland ranks 46th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Maryland a good state for Rehabilitation Counselors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $40,860 a year. About 3,300 Rehabilitation Counselors are employed in Maryland. 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 Maryland?
The highest-paying occupations in Maryland include Radiologist ($581,510), Emergency Medicine Physician ($451,620), Dermatologist ($442,210), 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.