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Rehabilitation Counselor demographics and statistics in the US

Rehabilitation counselor demographics research summary. Zippia estimates rehabilitation counselor demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our rehabilitation counselor estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about rehabilitation counselors after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 104,686 rehabilitation counselors currently employed in the United States.
  • 66.1% of all rehabilitation counselors are women, while 33.9% are men.
  • The average rehabilitation counselor age is 44 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of rehabilitation counselors is White (66.4%), followed by Black or African American (13.7%), Hispanic or Latino (10.8%) and Unknown (4.6%).
  • In 2022, women earned 99% of what men earned.
  • 21% of all rehabilitation counselors are LGBT.
  • Rehabilitation counselors are 58% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to government companies.
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Rehabilitation Counselor demographics by:

Rehabilitation Counselor gender statistics

66.1% of rehabilitation counselors are women and 33.9% of rehabilitation counselors are men.
  • Female, 66.1%
  • Male, 33.9%

Rehabilitation Counselor gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Female66.1%
Male33.9%

Rehabilitation Counselor gender pay gap

Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$42,127
female-income
Female Income
$41,667

Rehabilitation Counselor gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rehabilitation counselor positions over time. Currently, 66.1% of rehabilitation counselors are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Rehabilitation Counselor gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201031.50%68.50%
201129.93%70.07%
201229.73%70.27%
201329.50%70.50%
201428.54%71.46%
201528.62%71.38%
201627.54%72.46%
201726.84%73.16%
201830.16%69.84%
201935.28%64.72%
202041.19%58.81%
202133.91%66.09%

Rehabilitation Counselor related jobs gender ratio

We compared rehabilitation counselors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, public health worker and rehabilitation engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job TitleMaleFemale
Breastfeeding Educator2%98%
Certified Lactation Counselor3%97%
Lactation Specialist5%95%
Rehabilitation Counselor34%66%
Donation Worker70%30%
Rehabilitation Engineer70%30%
Public Health Worker81%19%

Rehabilitation Counselor demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among rehabilitation counselors is White, which makes up 66.4% of all rehabilitation counselors. Comparatively, 13.7% of rehabilitation counselors are Black or African American and 10.8% of rehabilitation counselors are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 66.4%
  • Black or African American, 13.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 10.8%
  • Unknown, 4.6%
  • Asian, 2.9%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%

Rehabilitation Counselor Race

Rehabilitation Counselor RacePercentages
White66.4%
Black or African American13.7%
Hispanic or Latino10.8%
Unknown4.6%
Asian2.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native1.6%

Rehabilitation Counselor race and ethnicity over time

See how rehabilitation counselor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Rehabilitation Counselor race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201070.45%15.69%2.72%8.31%
201169.57%15.56%2.82%8.79%
201268.76%15.46%2.62%9.65%
201369.18%15.73%2.66%9.33%
201468.78%15.39%2.79%9.76%
201569.46%14.13%3.09%10.11%
201668.87%14.04%2.98%10.56%
201769.66%14.06%2.85%10.41%
201871.97%11.78%3.50%8.60%
201968.91%16.13%4.99%7.62%
202064.75%11.49%3.83%14.18%
202166.39%13.69%2.90%10.79%

Rehabilitation Counselor wage gap by race

According to our data, white rehabilitation counselors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown rehabilitation counselors have the lowest average salary at $41,004.
$45,000
$44,000
$43,000
$42,000
$41,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$41,004
White$43,111
Black or African American$42,450
Asian$42,192
Hispanic or Latino$41,908

Rehabilitation Counselor age breakdown

The average age of rehabilitation counselors is 40+ years years old, representing 63% of the rehabilitation counselor population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Rehabilitation Counselor age breakdown

Rehabilitation Counselor YearsPercentages
40+ years63%
30-40 years27%
20-30 years10%

Rehabilitation Counselor educational attainment

The most common degree for rehabilitation counselors is bachelor's degree, with 59% of rehabilitation counselors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 25% and master's degree degree at 9%.
  • Bachelor's, 59%
  • Master's, 25%
  • Associate, 9%
  • High School Diploma, 3%
  • Other Degrees, 4%

Rehabilitation Counselors by degree level

Rehabilitation Counselor DegreePercentages
Bachelor's59%
Master's25%
Associate9%
High School Diploma3%
Other Degrees4%

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Rehabilitation Counselor wage gap by degree level

According to the data, rehabilitation counselors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $45,423 annually. With a Associate degree, rehabilitation counselors earn a median annual income of $42,363 compared to $40,068 for rehabilitation counselors with an Bachelor's degree.
$47,000
$45,000
$43,000
$41,000
$39,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$45,423
Bachelor's Degree$40,068
Some College/ Associate Degree$42,363

Rehabilitation Counselor employment statistics

Most rehabilitation counselors work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where rehabilitation counselors work

Below, you can see the size of companies where rehabilitation counselors work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Rehabilitation Counselor jobs by employer size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees10%
50 - 100 employees18%
100 - 500 employees36%
500 - 1,000 employees11%
1,000 - 10,000 employees21%
> 10,000 employees4%

Rehabilitation Counselor jobs by company type

Employees with the rehabilitation counselor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most rehabilitation counselors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Rehabilitation Counselor jobs by sector

Company TypePercentages
Education10%
Public1%
Private58%
Government31%

Rehabilitation Counselor jobs by industry

The most common industries for rehabilitation counselors are health care, government and non profits.

Health Care

Government

Non Profits

Professional

Education

Rehabilitation Counselor industry statistics

Rehabilitation Counselor turnover and employment statistics

Rehabilitation Counselor unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for rehabilitation counselors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Unemployment rate

Rehabilitation Counselor unemployment rate by year

YearRehabilitation Counselor Unemployment Rate
20105.18%
20115.42%
20124.84%
20134.91%
20143.67%
20153.13%
20163.01%
20172.42%
20181.49%
20192.21%
20202.68%
20211.97%

Average rehabilitation counselor tenure

The average rehabilitation counselor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,259 rehabilitation counselors resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Rehabilitation Counselor tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year19%
1-2 years39%
3-4 years14%
5-7 years13%
8-10 years6%
11+ years10%

Rehabilitation Counselor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of rehabilitation counselors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Grief Counselor8.96%27,537
Juvenile Officer9.50%56,115
Ecclesiastical Worker11.25%20,239
Disability Specialist11.48%24,669
Psychotherapist-Counselor15.06%28,899
Mental Health Technician Lead15.06%127,535
Rehabilitation Counselor20.82%-

Similar rehabilitation counselor jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Grief Counselor8.96%27,537
Juvenile Officer9.50%56,115
Ecclesiastical Worker11.25%20,239
Disability Specialist11.48%24,669
Psychotherapist-Counselor15.06%28,899
Mental Health Technician Lead15.06%127,535

Foreign languages spoken by rehabilitation counselors

The most common foreign language among rehabilitation counselors is Spanish at 56.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.8% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.9%.
  • Spanish, 56.9%
  • French, 10.8%
  • Portuguese, 3.9%
  • Arabic, 3.9%
  • Italian, 3.9%
  • Other, 20.6%

Rehabilitation Counselor languages spoken

Foreign LanguagePercentages
Spanish56.9%
French10.8%
Portuguese3.9%
Arabic3.9%
Italian3.9%
Other20.6%

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Rehabilitation Counselor location demographics

The amount you can make as a rehabilitation counselor can depend on where you live. For example, the highest salary of rehabilitation counselors is $44,554. Use our chart to find out where that salary is located.

Where do rehabilitation counselors earn the most?

Rehabilitation counselors earn the most in Ohio, where the average rehabilitation counselor salary is $58,707. The map here shows where rehabilitation counselors earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average Salary

Which city has the most Rehabilitation Counselors?

By looking through more than 3,259 resumes, we found that the most popular places for rehabilitation counselors are Baltimore, MD and New York, NY.
Number of Rehabilitation Counselors

Rehabilitation Counselor jobs by state

RankStateNumber of JobsAverage Salary
1California3,289$39,282
2Massachusetts2,445$40,798
3New York1,687$41,723
4Florida1,593$33,687
5Texas1,343$43,597
6Pennsylvania1,343$38,665
7Illinois1,207$49,498
8Washington940$50,487
9New Jersey911$58,382
10Georgia858$40,632
11Michigan816$48,262
12Maryland690$44,382
13Ohio685$58,707
14Minnesota671$51,849
15Arizona664$40,356
16Virginia640$44,275
17Colorado574$52,745
18Indiana536$41,350
19North Carolina522$41,178
20Missouri436$36,505
21Connecticut429$42,255
22Oregon408$43,777
23Tennessee399$40,925
24South Carolina386$39,753
25Wisconsin373$42,601
26Iowa318$39,753
27Louisiana283$38,500
28Maine251$45,016
29Kentucky235$54,839
30Arkansas234$43,113
31Oklahoma223$30,597
32Nebraska210$45,894
33Alabama207$38,968
34Utah199$49,030
35New Mexico190$47,056
36Kansas180$36,696
37Nevada172$45,715
38Idaho164$46,679
39Mississippi160$43,550
40District of Columbia158$51,886
41New Hampshire149$39,868
42Montana141$44,648
43Alaska137$53,820
44Rhode Island121$41,510
45Delaware102$44,172
46Hawaii100$47,814
47West Virginia81$58,446
48North Dakota73$39,598
49South Dakota63$43,111
50Vermont60$39,015
51Wyoming49$49,447

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