Rehabilitation Counselors pay in Connecticut

In Connecticut, the median pay for rehabilitation counselors is $27.09 an hour ($56,340 a year). About 2,410 people work in this job there.

$27.09Median hourly pay
$44,290–$79,380Middle half of workers, yearly
2,410People in this job in Connecticut

That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($46,850). Connecticut ranks 6th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for rehabilitation counselors in Connecticut

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.99$39,510
25% of workers$21.30$44,290
Half of workers (median)$27.09$56,340
75% of workers$38.16$79,380
90% of workers$46.70$97,140

Rehabilitation Counselors pay in Connecticut metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
New Haven$79,3800
Norwich-New London-Willimantic$64,420450
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury$57,870320
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford$55,100610
Waterbury-Shelton$44,350380

Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for rehabilitation counselors

  • Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +2.2% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 8,200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Connecticut

JobMedian yearly pay
Social and Human Service Assistants$44,730
Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$63,590
Child, Family, and School Social Workers$78,970
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$73,910
Healthcare Social Workers$79,900
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$78,640
Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53,840
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$97,350

Other job titles for this job

Employment AdvisorGroup CounselorJob CoachBlind Rehabilitation SpecialistClassification CounselorCRCDisability CounselorEmployment NavigatorHomemaking Rehabilitation ConsultantOptions AdvisorPsychiatric Rehabilitation CounselorPsychiatric Rehabilitation Services Coordinator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.