Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Florida
Rehabilitation Counselors in Florida make a median of $48,520 a year, or about $23.33 an hour. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $83K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $49K get you in Florida?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Florida
Entry-level rehabilitation counselors (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $49K. Top earners bring in $83K or more, a $49K spread from bottom to top.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary by metro in Florida
15 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $49K | +1% | 60 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $49K | +1% | 80 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $49K | +1% | 270 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $49K | +1% | 600 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $49K | +1% | 280 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $48K | -0% | 70 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $48K | -2% | 80 |
| Port St. Lucie | $46K | -5% | 100 |
| Jacksonville | $46K | -6% | 230 |
| Ocala | $45K | -8% | 40 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $40K | -17% | 50 |
| Tallahassee | $39K | -19% | 150 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $39K | -20% | 70 |
| Gainesville | $38K | -21% | 110 |
| Sebring | $38K | -22% | 40 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make in Florida?
The median is $48,520 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $34,690, and experienced rehabilitation counselors can clear $83,390. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $49K enough to live in Florida?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,419/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 48.5% 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 Florida?
Florida 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 $49,219 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.