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The median salary for Rehabilitation Counselors in Illinois is $49,358 per year ($23.73/hr). This is 5.4% higher than the national median of $46,842.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement.
Wage Percentiles: Illinois
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours) · National adjusted
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
vs National
P10Entry level
$17.93
$37,294
+6.4%
P25
$21.45
$44,616
+15.1%
P50MEDIAN
$23.73
$49,358
+5.4%
P75
$28.76
$59,821
+0.9%
P90Top earners
$36.07
$75,026
-2.8%
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P10–P90 breakdown, career outlook, industry wages, and JOLTS market signal for Rehabilitation Counselors
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Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+1.4%
About as fast as average
Annual openings
10K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
92K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
1% from new growth99% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Master's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 2 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
NAICS 624300
33K
$44,920
Individual and Family Services
NAICS 624100
16K
$45,370
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median rehabilitation counselors salary in Illinois?
The median (P50) annual salary for Rehabilitation Counselors in Illinois is approximately $49,358, based on BLS OEWS May 2025 data. This is 5.4% higher than the national median of $46,842. For the full P10–P90 breakdown and market context, open CompSignal.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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