Rehabilitation Counselors salary
in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
- Middle 50%
- $44,110–$78,190
- vs U.S. median
- +18%
- Metro rank
- #13 of 103
Rehabilitation Counselors in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro earn a median of $55,100 a year, based on BLS estimates for 610 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% above the U.S. median of $46,850 and 2% below the CT statewide median of $56,340. It ranks #13 of 103 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE610 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Rehabilitation Counselors pay in other CT metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT | $64,420 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $57,870 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $44,350 |
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Questions
What is the average Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Hartford?
The BLS median is $55,100 a year (May 2025). Half of the 610 jobs pay between $44,110 and $78,190. The 10th percentile is $39,480 and the 90th is $102,870.
Is Hartford a high-paying metro for Rehabilitation Counselors?
That is 18% above the U.S. median of $46,850 and 2% below the CT statewide median of $56,340. It ranks #13 of 103 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make an hour in Hartford?
About $26.49 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $55,100 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $21.21–$37.59 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.