Washington Median
$58,050
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.91
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+24% vs US median
US median $46,850
State Rank
#5 of 51
5,440 employed here
How much does a Rehabilitation Counselor make in Washington?
Rehabilitation Counselors in Washington take home a median of $58,050 annually — roughly $27.91 an hour — which runs 24% above the national median of $46,850.
Within Washington, entry-level pay starts around $46,050 while the top 10% make $84,500 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $48,910 and $66,560 a year.
Rehabilitation Counselor salary range in Washington
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,050 | $22.14 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $48,910 | $23.51 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $58,050 | $27.91 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $66,560 | $32.00 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $84,500 | $40.63 |
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How Washington compares
Washington ranks 5th 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 $58,540Connecticut $56,340Georgia $55,000Oregon $54,970Idaho $54,550Alabama $54,040Maine $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 Washington
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 Washington pay ($58,050) 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 Washington?
The median Rehabilitation Counselor salary in Washington is $58,050 per year, or about $27.91 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,050 at the entry level to $84,500 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Washington pay compare to the national average?
Washington pays Rehabilitation Counselors about 24% more than the national median of $46,850. Washington ranks 5th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Washington a good state for Rehabilitation Counselors?
Yes on pay — Washington pays above the national median for this occupation, at $58,050 a year. About 5,440 Rehabilitation Counselors are employed in Washington. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Washington?
The highest-paying occupations in Washington include Cardiologist ($656,330), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($553,310), Dermatologist ($526,170), 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.