Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Ohio
Rehabilitation Counselors in Ohio make a median of $43,830 a year, or about $21.07 an hour. The range runs from $30K at the entry level to $79K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $44K get you in Ohio?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level rehabilitation counselors (10th percentile) start around $30K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K. Top earners bring in $79K or more, a $49K spread from bottom to top.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary by metro in Ohio
9 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $56K | +28% | 1,280 |
| Toledo | $48K | +9% | 230 |
| Columbus | $46K | +5% | 790 |
| Cincinnati | $44K | +1% | 510 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $43K | -3% | 310 |
| Akron | $40K | -8% | 300 |
| Canton-Massillon | $40K | -10% | 310 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $38K | -12% | 160 |
| Sandusky | $37K | -16% | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make in Ohio?
The median is $43,830 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $30,490, and experienced rehabilitation counselors can clear $79,410. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $44K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,063/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 38.8% 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 Ohio?
Ohio 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 $47,928 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.