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The average salary for a Director of Rehabilitation in the United States is $88,965 annually, or about $43 per hour. Salary levels can vary significantly based on factors such as geographic location, years of experience, and the specific healthcare setting. For instance, directors in metropolitan areas often command higher salaries due to increased demand and living costs.
Directors of Rehabilitation in states like California, New York, and Massachusetts typically earn more than their counterparts in other regions. These states are known for their robust healthcare systems and higher living expenses, which reflect in the salaries offered to these professionals.
As a Director of Rehabilitation, you may have opportunities to advance into higher managerial roles or specialize in areas such as pediatric rehabilitation or geriatric care, further enhancing your earning potential.
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The highest-paying states for directors of rehabilitation are California, Delaware, and North Carolina. The lowest average director of rehabilitation salary states are Oklahoma, Montana, and North Dakota.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $104,845 | $50.41 |
| 2 | Delaware | $103,152 | $49.59 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $96,245 | $46.27 |
| 4 | North Carolina | $99,959 | $48.06 |
| 5 | Georgia | $95,204 | $45.77 |
| 6 | Nevada | $91,395 | $43.94 |
| 7 | Tennessee | $94,968 | $45.66 |
| 8 | South Carolina | $98,199 | $47.21 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $96,833 | $46.55 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $91,776 | $44.12 |
| 11 | Alabama | $84,774 | $40.76 |
| 12 | New York | $90,962 | $43.73 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $90,405 | $43.46 |
| 14 | Maryland | $95,479 | $45.90 |
| 15 | Maine | $85,407 | $41.06 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $89,486 | $43.02 |
| 17 | Florida | $86,658 | $41.66 |
| 18 | Missouri | $88,792 | $42.69 |
| 19 | New Mexico | $84,320 | $40.54 |
| 20 | Arizona | $90,872 | $43.69 |
| 21 | Louisiana | $80,368 | $38.64 |
| 22 | Ohio | $86,265 | $41.47 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $82,597 | $39.71 |
| 24 | Virginia | $90,104 | $43.32 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $79,924 | $38.42 |
| 26 | Arkansas | $75,491 | $36.29 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $83,764 | $40.27 |
| 28 | Oregon | $82,344 | $39.59 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $75,939 | $36.51 |
| 30 | Texas | $77,171 | $37.10 |
| 31 | Illinois | $78,531 | $37.76 |
| 32 | Hawaii | $91,724 | $44.10 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $79,343 | $38.15 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $72,591 | $34.90 |
| 35 | Michigan | $77,124 | $37.08 |
| 36 | Indiana | $75,622 | $36.36 |
| 37 | New Hampshire | $78,682 | $37.83 |
| 38 | Iowa | $69,220 | $33.28 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $78,813 | $37.89 |
| 40 | Oklahoma | $68,284 | $32.83 |
| 41 | Idaho | $78,660 | $37.82 |
| 42 | Washington | $74,039 | $35.60 |
| 43 | Vermont | $75,216 | $36.16 |
| 44 | Wisconsin | $71,613 | $34.43 |
| 45 | Montana | $67,714 | $32.55 |
| 46 | Utah | $71,412 | $34.33 |
| 47 | Colorado | $65,158 | $31.33 |
| 48 | Alaska | $71,153 | $34.21 |
| 49 | Kansas | $65,712 | $31.59 |
| 50 | North Dakota | $66,240 | $31.85 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $65,643 | $31.56 |
The highest-paying cities for directors of rehabilitation are Hayward, CA, Brockton, MA, and Atlanta, GA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hayward, CA | $109,019 | $52.41 |
| 2 | Brockton, MA | $96,990 | $46.63 |
| 3 | Atlanta, GA | $95,074 | $45.71 |
| 4 | Memphis, TN | $93,489 | $44.95 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $91,403 | $43.94 |
| 6 | Arlington, VA | $90,262 | $43.40 |
| 7 | Providence, RI | $90,214 | $43.37 |
| 8 | East Orange, NJ | $89,302 | $42.93 |
| 9 | Rapid City, SD | $80,029 | $38.48 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $78,811 | $37.89 |
| 11 | El Paso, TX | $78,263 | $37.63 |
| 12 | Lewiston, ID | $77,989 | $37.49 |
| 13 | Dearborn Heights, MI | $77,409 | $37.22 |
| 14 | Indianapolis, IN | $75,608 | $36.35 |
| 15 | Bellingham, WA | $74,234 | $35.69 |
| 16 | Overland Park, KS | $66,305 | $31.88 |
| 17 | Denver, CO | $64,863 | $31.18 |
A director of rehabilitation's salary ranges from $61,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $128,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $128,000 | $10,667 | $62 |
| 75th Percentile | $107,000 | $8,917 | $51 |
| Average | $88,965 | $7,414 | $43 |
| 25th Percentile | $73,000 | $6,083 | $35 |
| 10th Percentile | $61,000 | $5,083 | $29 |
The highest paying types of directors of rehabilitation are medical director, director, network operations, and director of clinical operations.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Manager | $83,684 | $6,974 | $40.23 | 380,264 |
| Patient Care Manager | $65,369 | $5,447 | $31.43 | 123,652 |
| Practice Manager | $107,374 | $8,948 | $51.62 | 38,196 |
| Clinical Manager | $84,066 | $7,005 | $40.42 | 81,863 |
| Practice Administrator | $78,493 | $6,541 | $37.74 | 75,986 |
| Pharmacist Manager | $93,996 | $7,833 | $45.19 | 61,178 |
Top companies hiring directors of rehabilitation now:
Director of rehabilitation salaries at Oculus and West Virginia University are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average director of rehabilitation salary at companies like Virginia Health Services and First Choice Home Health Care Inc are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oculus | $117,527 | $56.50 |
| 2 | West Virginia University | $109,162 | $52.48 |
| 3 | Virginia Health Services | $100,187 | $48.17 |
| 4 | First Choice Home Health Care Inc | $99,407 | $47.79 |
| 5 | Fluor Corporation | $98,468 | $47.34 |
| 6 | Tenet Healthcare | $97,062 | $46.66 |
| 7 | Four Seasons | $96,397 | $46.34 |
| 8 | Heartland Employment Services LLC | $90,424 | $43.47 |
| 9 | CHS of Worcester, Inc. | $90,424 | $43.47 |
| 10 | Remedy | $90,336 | $43.43 |
| 11 | Renewal Rehab | $89,658 | $43.10 |
| 12 | Country Villa Service Corp. | $89,193 | $42.88 |
| 13 | Consonus Healthcare | $89,127 | $42.85 |
| 14 | Cascadia Behavioral Healthcare | $88,223 | $42.41 |
| 15 | St. Patrick's Home | $88,102 | $42.36 |
| 16 | MAS Medical Staffing | $87,912 | $42.27 |
| 17 | Aegis Therapies | $87,771 | $42.20 |
| 18 | Reliant Rehabilitation | $87,420 | $42.03 |
| 19 | American Board of Medical Specialties | $86,831 | $41.75 |
| 20 | interface rehab | $86,254 | $41.47 |
The average director of rehabilitation salary has risen by $15,254 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average director of rehabilitation earned $73,711 annually, but today, they earn $88,965 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for directors of rehabilitation over the last decade.
Compare director of rehabilitation salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare director of rehabilitation salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $89,000 | $42.77 | +3.2% |
| 2025 | $86,100 | $41.42 | +1.2% |
| 2024 | $85,100 | $40.91 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $83,900 | $40.34 | +1.8% |
| 2022 | $82,400 | $39.60 | +2.1% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mantey Heights Rehabilitation & Care Center | Director of Rehabilitation In Skilled Nursing Community | Grand Junction, CO | 06/29/2025 | $90,000 |
| Visalia Post Acute | Director of Rehabilitation(Dor) | Visalia, CA | 06/27/2025 | $130,000 |
| Revital Rehab Services | Director of Rehabilitation (Cota) | Camp Hill, PA | 06/26/2025 | $80,000 |
| Aegis Therapies | Director of Rehabilitation-Ccrc | McLean, VA | 06/20/2025 | $100,000 |
| Reliant Rehabilitation | Director of Rehabilitation | Attalla, AL | 06/15/2025 | $93,600 |
| Director of Information Technology (It) In Plano, Texas | Director of Rehabilitation | Attalla, AL | 06/15/2025 | $93,600 |
| U.S. Physical Therapy | Director of Work Injury Rehabilitation | Bend, OR | 06/11/2025 | $90,000 |
| Lionstone Care | Director of Rehabilitation, DOR | Mayfield Heights, OH | 06/11/2025 | $68,000 |
| PACS | Director of Rehabilitation | Sonoma, CA | 06/10/2025 | $125,000 |
| Fair Oaks Assisted Living | Director of Rehabilitation (Must BE A Pta/Ot/Cota ! | Wadena, MN | 05/30/2025 | $82,000 |
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