Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Virginia
Rehabilitation Counselors in Virginia make a median of $46,540 a year, or about $22.38 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $77K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Virginia. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $47K get you in Virginia?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Virginia
Entry-level rehabilitation counselors (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $77K or more, a $48K spread from bottom to top.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary by metro in Virginia
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $65K | +40% | 40 |
| Charlottesville | $59K | +27% | 40 |
| Harrisonburg | $49K | +6% | 30 |
| Roanoke | $48K | +2% | 50 |
| Lynchburg | $43K | -7% | 50 |
| Winchester | $43K | -8% | 40 |
| Richmond | $42K | -9% | 390 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $36K | -22% | 520 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make in Virginia?
The median is $46,540 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,590, and experienced rehabilitation counselors can clear $76,740. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $47K enough to live in Virginia?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,106/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,646/month, which eats 53% 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 Virginia?
Virginia 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 $49,098 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.