Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Indiana
Rehabilitation Counselors in Indiana make a median of $45,730 a year, or about $21.99 an hour. The range runs from $34K at the entry level to $63K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Indiana. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $46K get you in Indiana?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Indiana
Entry-level rehabilitation counselors (10th percentile) start around $34K. Mid-career wages sit at $46K. Top earners bring in $63K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary by metro in Indiana
9 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $49K | +8% | 570 |
| Evansville | $46K | +1% | 70 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $45K | -1% | 30 |
| Terre Haute | $45K | -1% | 50 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $43K | -5% | 40 |
| Columbus | $42K | -8% | 50 |
| Bloomington | $41K | -11% | 100 |
| Fort Wayne | $39K | -14% | 130 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $38K | -18% | 60 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make in Indiana?
The median is $45,730 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $33,650, and experienced rehabilitation counselors can clear $62,770. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $46K enough to live in Indiana?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,116/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,144/month, which eats 36.7% 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 Indiana?
Indiana 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 $49,809 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.