Rehabilitation Counselors Salary
Rehabilitation Counselors in Beckley, WV make a median of $53,620 a year, or about $25.78 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $57K for experienced workers.
So what does $54K get you in Beckley?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Beckley’s Regional Price Parity (88.4). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Beckley
Beckley sits well above the national pay line for rehabilitation counselors, local pay runs about 14% higher than the U.S. median of $47K. Rent runs $944/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 26.2% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 88.4 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 12% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for rehabilitation counselors in metros near Beckley, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $54K | , |
| Huntington-Ashland | $44K | , |
| Parkersburg-Vienna | $29K | , |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $46K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Beckley, WV
Entry-level rehabilitation counselors (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $54K. Top earners bring in $57K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.
Rehabilitation Counselors pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Rehabilitation Counselors salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $68K | +44% | 70 |
| North Dakota | $63K | +35% | 210 |
| Alaska | $62K | +31% | 130 |
| Kentucky | $59K | +25% | 790 |
| Washington | $58K | +24% | 5,440 |
| Connecticut | $56K | +20% | 2,410 |
| Georgia | $55K | +17% | 740 |
| Oregon | $55K | +17% | 1,630 |
| Idaho | $55K | +16% | 820 |
| Alabama | $54K | +15% | 540 |
| Maine | $51K | +9% | 330 |
| Vermont | $50K | +7% | 310 |
| Texas | $50K | +7% | 1,840 |
| New Jersey | $50K | +6% | 1,630 |
| District of Columbia | $50K | +6% | N/A |
| South Dakota | $49K | +5% | 370 |
| Illinois | $49K | +5% | 4,140 |
| Delaware | $49K | +4% | 340 |
| Hawaii | $49K | +4% | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $49K | +4% | 4,130 |
| Arizona | $48K | +3% | 1,750 |
| New Mexico | $48K | +3% | 210 |
| West Virginia | $48K | +3% | 470 |
| Minnesota | $48K | +2% | 3,020 |
| Louisiana | $48K | +2% | 280 |
| New York | $48K | +2% | 3,810 |
| Colorado | $48K | +2% | 980 |
| Virginia | $48K | +1% | 2,890 |
| Massachusetts | $47K | +1% | 5,760 |
| Nebraska | $47K | +0% | 480 |
| Rhode Island | $47K | +0% | 420 |
| Wisconsin | $47K | -1% | 2,390 |
| Tennessee | $46K | -2% | 1,590 |
| Florida | $46K | -2% | 3,110 |
| North Carolina | $46K | -2% | 3,820 |
| Montana | $45K | -3% | 330 |
| Missouri | $45K | -4% | 2,020 |
| Michigan | $45K | -5% | 3,340 |
| California | $44K | -5% | 13,690 |
| Indiana | $44K | -5% | 2,030 |
| Utah | $44K | -6% | 650 |
| Ohio | $43K | -9% | 3,690 |
| New Hampshire | $43K | -9% | 430 |
| Kansas | $42K | -10% | 1,370 |
| Mississippi | $42K | -11% | 470 |
| Maryland | $41K | -13% | 3,300 |
| Nevada | $40K | -14% | 570 |
| Iowa | $40K | -15% | 2,170 |
| Oklahoma | $38K | -18% | 1,570 |
| South Carolina | $36K | -23% | 980 |
| Arkansas | $35K | -25% | 600 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a rehabilitation counselor afford a 2BR apartment alone in Beckley?
Yes — at the median salary of $54K, rent takes 26.2% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $944/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for rehabilitation counselors in Beckley?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new rehabilitation counselors typically earn — is $34K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,027/month. At HUD’s $944/month FMR, rent would take 47% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is rehabilitation counselor a high-paying job in Beckley?
Local pay is 14% above the national median — $54K here vs. $47K nationally.
How does Beckley compare to the national average for rehabilitation counselors?
Beckley pays $54K median vs. the U.S. average of $47K — that’s +14%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 88.4), the purchasing-power equivalent is $61K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do rehabilitation counselors make in Beckley, WV?
The median is $53,620 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,780, and experienced rehabilitation counselors can clear $56,510. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $54K enough to live in Beckley?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,603/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $944/month, which eats 26.2% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a rehabilitation counselors salary go in Beckley?
Beckley 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 $60,656 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.