Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Arkansas
Rehabilitation Counselors in Arkansas make a median of $29,330 a year, or about $14.1 an hour. The range runs from $24K at the entry level to $58K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Arkansas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $29K get you in Arkansas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Arkansas
Entry-level rehabilitation counselors (10th percentile) start around $24K. Mid-career wages sit at $29K. Top earners bring in $58K or more, a $33K spread from bottom to top.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary by metro in Arkansas
3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway | $35K | +20% | 210 |
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers | $30K | +1% | 70 |
| Fort Smith | $28K | -4% | 70 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make in Arkansas?
The median is $29,330 a year, that works out to about $14 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $24,430, and experienced rehabilitation counselors can clear $57,830. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $29K enough to live in Arkansas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,053/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,021/month, which eats 49.7% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a rehabilitation counselors salary go in Arkansas?
Arkansas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median rehabilitation counselors salary is worth about $33,466 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do rehabilitation counselors get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.