Rehabilitation Counselors pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton
In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for rehabilitation counselors is $22.81 an hour ($47,440 a year). About 3,430 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($46,850). It is about the same as the Massachusetts median ($47,320).
Pay range for rehabilitation counselors in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.64 | $38,770 |
| 25% of workers | $21.53 | $44,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.81 | $47,440 |
| 75% of workers | $35.27 | $73,350 |
| 90% of workers | $49.33 | $102,610 |
Rehabilitation Counselors pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $54,270 | 850 |
| Barnstable Town | $48,420 | 180 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page) | $47,440 | 3,430 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $46,590 | 90 |
| Springfield | $45,520 | 520 |
| Pittsfield | $42,350 | 140 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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