Rehabilitation Counselors Salary
Rehabilitation Counselors in Killeen-Temple, TX make a median of $69,180 a year, or about $33.26 an hour. The range runs from $51K at the entry level to $98K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.13), which stretches that salary to about $75,914 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,233/month, or 25.7% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $69K get you in Killeen-Temple?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Killeen-Temple’s Regional Price Parity (91.13). 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 Killeen-Temple
Killeen-Temple sits well above the national pay line for rehabilitation counselors, local pay runs about 48% higher than the U.S. median of $47K. Rent runs $1,233/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 25.9% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.13 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% 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 Killeen-Temple, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $51K | $49K |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $51K | $52K |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $48K | $49K |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $54K | $57K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Killeen-Temple, TX
Entry-level rehabilitation counselors (10th percentile) start around $51K. Mid-career wages sit at $69K. Top earners bring in $98K or more, a $47K 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 |
| Illinois | $49K | +5% | 4,140 |
| South Dakota | $49K | +5% | 370 |
| 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 Killeen-Temple?
Yes — at the median salary of $69K, rent takes 25.9% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,233/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for rehabilitation counselors in Killeen-Temple?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new rehabilitation counselors typically earn — is $51K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,070/month. At HUD’s $1,233/month FMR, rent would take 40% 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 Killeen-Temple?
Local pay is 48% above the national median — $69K here vs. $47K nationally.
How does Killeen-Temple compare to the national average for rehabilitation counselors?
Killeen-Temple pays $69K median vs. the U.S. average of $47K — that’s +48%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.13), the purchasing-power equivalent is $76K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do rehabilitation counselors make in Killeen-Temple, TX?
The median is $69,180 a year, that works out to about $33 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,170, and experienced rehabilitation counselors can clear $98,130. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $69K enough to live in Killeen-Temple?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,755/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,233/month, which eats 25.9% 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 Killeen-Temple?
Killeen-Temple has a Regional Price Parity of 91.13 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median rehabilitation counselors salary is worth about $75,914 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.