Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Connecticut
Rehabilitation Counselors in Connecticut make a median of $45,460 a year, or about $21.86 an hour. The range runs from $39K at the entry level to $95K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Connecticut. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $45K get you in Connecticut?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Connecticut
Entry-level rehabilitation counselors (10th percentile) start around $39K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $95K or more, a $56K spread from bottom to top.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary by metro in Connecticut
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | $61K | +34% | 330 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $47K | +4% | 570 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $46K | +1% | 400 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $43K | -5% | 260 |
| Waterbury-Shelton | $40K | -12% | 380 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make in Connecticut?
The median is $45,460 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $38,980, and experienced rehabilitation counselors can clear $95,060. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $45K enough to live in Connecticut?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,041/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,679/month, which eats 55.2% 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 Connecticut?
Connecticut 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 $44,187 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.