Job title · SOC 21-1015

Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor

Overview

Sourced

Counsel individuals to maximize the independence and employability of persons coping with personal, social, and vocational difficulties that result from birth defects, illness, disease, accidents, aging, or the stress of daily life. Coordinate activities for residents of care and treatment facilities. Assess client needs and design and implement rehabilitation programs that may include personal and vocational counseling, training, and job placement.

O*NET definition of Rehabilitation Counselors (SOC 21-1015) · Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed.

20,120

in government (SOC 21-1015)

21%

of this occupation works for government

$64,170

median pay in government

State · Federal

levels of government

Titles employers use

CRC (Certified Rehabilitation Counselor)Job CoachVocational Placement SpecialistVRC (Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor)Classification CounselorEmployment AdvisorRehabilitation SpecialistVocational CounselorVocational Services SpecialistWork Counselor

How people usually get in Editorial

master + CRC. Requirements vary by employer; each employer page will list its exact rules.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership; U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database; GovJobsWiki job taxonomy v1 (research round R240) (editorial). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Requirements

Sourced

Typical entry requirements (BLS, SOC 21-1015)

Education needed to enter: Master's degree
Related work experience: None
On-the-job training: None

Education workers say the job requires

Bachelor's Degree

15%

Master's Degree

82%

Post-Master's Certificate

Share of surveyed workers in Rehabilitation Counselors (SOC 21-1015) naming each level as required to be hired, 34 respondents, O*NET survey August 2026. Each employer sets its own minimum.

Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4); U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

How to get hired

Sourced

Rehabilitation counselors typically need a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling or a related field, although a bachelor's degree may be sufficient for some jobs. Some positions require a license or certification.

From the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile “Rehabilitation Counselors”, published August 27, 2026 · Read the full profile. National guidance; each employer runs its own hiring process.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–35 edition (XML compilation). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Academy and training

Sourced

Training to become competent (BLS)

SOC 21-1015: None

Preparation level (O*NET)

Job zone: Extensive Preparation Needed

Academy length, curriculum and paid-training policies are set by each employer and state; they are part of the employer collection stage.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4). Data captured September 30, 2026.

Promotion ladder

Editorial

Civil-service class series: civil-service class series I → II → III → senior → supervisor → manager, each with a salary range. Typical structure for a civil-service class series; titles, steps and timing differ by employer.

Trainee / Assistant
Level I
Level II (journey)
Level III / Senior
Lead / Principal
Supervisor
Manager
Director / Division Chief

Source: GovJobsWiki job taxonomy v1 (research round R240) (editorial).

Pay

Sourced

Federal

Not published

State

$66,510

Local

$57,280

All government

$64,170

Private sector

$45,050

Median annual wage by employer type, national, May 2025. Federal includes the U.S. Postal Service; state and local include public schools and hospitals.

Employer type	Workers	10th pct.	25th	Median	75th	90th
State	15,790	$48,010	$55,540	$66,510	$80,230	$94,370
Local	4,330	$30,930	$45,440	$57,280	$71,560	$90,310
All government	20,120	$44,320	$53,190	$64,170	$78,460	$94,170
Private sector	74,620	$34,650	$37,560	$45,050	$51,150	$63,870

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — national estimates by ownership. Data captured September 30, 2026.

State government pay plans

Official pay ranges for the job classes that match Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor in 39 state civil-service plans. They cover state employees only, not cities, counties or school districts.

State	Job classes in the state plan	Annual range
Alabama	Rehab Counselor, Senior Rehab Counselor 2 classes · effective September 1, 2026 · Alabama State Personnel Department	$44,218 – $81,725
Arizona	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intermediate, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Senior 3 classes · effective July 9, 2022 · Arizona Department of Administration, Human Resources Division	$40,496 – $87,570
Arkansas	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 class · effective July 1, 2025 · Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of Personnel Management	$67,183 – $99,431
California	Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (Safety), Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Qualified Rehabilitation Professional 3 classes · effective September 14, 2026 · California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)	$47,988 – $92,628
Colorado	Rehabilitation Counselor I–II 2 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, Division of Human Resources (DHR)	$65,556 – $115,632
Connecticut	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee (35 Hour), Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee (37.5 Hour), Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee (40 Hour), +10 more 13 classes · effective June 26, 2026 · Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Statewide Human Resources	$57,753 – $121,709
Delaware	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I–III 3 classes · effective July 12, 2026 · Delaware Department of Human Resources, Classification and Compensation	$42,493 – $81,722
Florida	Senior Vocational Rehab Counselor 1 class · effective July 1, 2026 · Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), State Human Resource Management	$34,760 – $111,189
Georgia	Rehabilitation Counselor 1–3, Rehabilitation Counselor 1 Non Exempt, Rehabilitation Counselor 2 Non Exempt, +6 more 13 classes · effective July 10, 2024 · Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration — Compensation	$33,042 – $73,288
Hawaii	Vocational Rehab SPCLT I–V 5 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · State of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD)	$52,416 – $106,260
Illinois	Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee, Rehabilitation Counselor, Rehabilitation Counselor Senior 3 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Illinois Department of Central Management Services	$63,936 – $118,512
Indiana	Voc Rehab Counselor 3- Trainee, Voc Rehab Counselor 2 2 classes · Indiana State Personnel Department	$47,320 – $79,846
Iowa	Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist, Rehabilitation Counselor 2 classes · effective June 19, 2026 · Iowa Department of Administrative Services	$52,042 – $86,362
Kentucky	Voc Rehab Counselor, Voc Rehab Specialist - Certified 2 classes · effective September 16, 2026 · Kentucky Personnel Cabinet	$44,074 – $51,715
Louisiana	Rehabilitation Counselor--Entry, Rehabilitation Counselor 2 classes · effective March 2, 2026 · Louisiana Department of State Civil Service	$36,442 – $75,171
Maine	Rehab Counselor I–II 2 classes · effective August 30, 2026 · Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources	$43,118 – $68,786
Maryland	Voc Rehab Spec I–II 2 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM)	$59,305 – $99,603
Massachusetts	Rehabilitation Counselor (A/B), Rehabilitation Counselor (C), Rehabilitation Counselor (D) 6 classes · effective July 12, 2026 · Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Human Resources Division (HRD)	$66,368 – $110,421
Michigan	Rehabilitation Counselor-E, Rehabilitation Counselor-A 2 classes · effective October 1, 2025 · Michigan Civil Service Commission	$62,837 – $106,330
Minnesota	Rehabilitation Couns Sr, Rehabilitation Couns Career, Rehabilitation Couns Lead 3 classes · effective July 2, 2026 · Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB)	$63,981 – $108,888
Nebraska	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor II 1 class · effective July 1, 2026 · Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, State Personnel Division	$50,353 – $74,225
Nevada	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I–III 3 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Nevada Department of Administration, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM)	$56,689 – $95,630
New Jersey	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1–2 2 classes · effective July 11, 2026 · New Jersey Civil Service Commission	$63,663 – $106,798
New Mexico	Rehabilitation Counselor, Senior Rehabilitation Counselor 2 classes · effective July 4, 2026 · New Mexico State Personnel Office (SPO), Compensation and Classification	$47,050 – $85,396
New York	Rehab Counselor 1–2, Voc Rehab Counselor, Assoc Voc Rehab Counselor 4 classes · effective April 1, 2026 · New York State Department of Civil Service	$66,212 – $126,875
North Carolina	Rehabilitation Counselor 1 class · effective February 1, 2026 · North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR)	$43,267 – $75,718
Ohio	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 2 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Classification & Compensation	$62,296 – $95,098
Oklahoma	Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist I–IV 4 classes · effective August 30, 2026 · Oklahoma Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), Human Capital Management	$30,593 – $178,547
Oregon	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Entry, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist 3 classes · Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Chief Human Resources Office – Classification & Compensation	$51,744 – $102,264
Pennsylvania	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Intern, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, +3 more 6 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Administration	$46,827 – $111,956
South Dakota	Rehabilitation Counselor, Senior Rehabilitation Counselor 2 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration (BHRA); Unified Judicial System for judicial classes	$53,435 – $89,003
Tennessee	Voc Rehab Counselor - Masters 1 class · effective September 1, 2026 · Tennessee Department of Human Resources	$48,684 – $73,188
Texas	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I–IV 4 classes · effective September 1, 2025 · Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO), State Classification Team	$45,521 – $93,138
Utah	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I–II 3 classes · effective June 21, 2025 · Utah Department of Government Operations, Division of Human Resource Management (DHRM)	$35,963 – $78,395
Vermont	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I–II, Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor I–II 4 classes · effective July 12, 2026 · Vermont Department of Human Resources	$58,344 – $109,304
Washington	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1–4, Rehabilitation Counselor 1–2 6 classes · effective July 1, 2026 · Washington Office of Financial Management (OFM), State Human Resources	$51,600 – $108,228
West Virginia	Rehabilitation Counselor Trainee, Rehabilitation Counselor, Rehabilitation Counselor, Senior, Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified 4 classes · effective August 24, 2024 · West Virginia Department of Administration, Division of Personnel	$32,862 – $75,789
Wisconsin	Vocational Rehab Spec, Vocational Rehab Counselor, Vocational Rehab Counselor-Adv, Vocational Rehab Spec-Adv 4 classes · effective June 28, 2026 · Wisconsin Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Management	$42,078 – $135,054
Wyoming	Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor 1 class · effective July 1, 2026 · Wyoming Department of Administration & Information, Human Resources Division	$64,938 – $97,406

Lowest class minimum to highest class maximum. Hourly rates are converted at 2,080 hours a year, and other rates at the plan's pay periods; the plans publish the exact rates. Classes are matched to this job by title (GovJobsWiki editorial rule).

Sources: 39 official state pay plans, linked in each row.

Schedule

Sourced

Work schedule

Regular

88%

Irregular

12%

Seasonal

Typical work week

Less than 40 hours

40 hours

74%

More than 40 hours

24%

Share of surveyed workers in the occupation (O*NET work context, August 2026). Shift patterns and differentials depend on the employer.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

Day-to-day work

Sourced

Develop rehabilitation plans that fit clients' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.4.8
Confer with clients to discuss their options and goals so that rehabilitation programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed.4.7
Prepare and maintain records and case files, including documentation, such as clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of client contacts, or relevant correspondence.4.6
Locate barriers to client employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, or transportation problems, and work with clients to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers.4.5
Analyze information from interviews, educational and medical records, consultation with other professionals, and diagnostic evaluations to assess clients' abilities, needs, and eligibility for services.4.5
Monitor and record clients' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met.4.4
Maintain close contact with clients during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy.4.0
Develop and maintain relationships with community referral sources, such as schools or community groups.4.0
Arrange for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing clients' needs and developing rehabilitation plans.3.9
Participate in job development and placement programs, contacting prospective employers, placing clients in jobs, and evaluating the success of placements.3.9

The 10 most important of 17 core tasks for Rehabilitation Counselors, ranked by importance (1–5) in the O*NET survey of August 2026.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), O*NET 31.0 Database. Data captured September 30, 2026.

13Derived

By state

Sourced

Median annual wage for Rehabilitation Counselors (SOC 21-1015) in each state, all employers (BLS state estimates do not separate government from private). Highest first.

State	Workers	10th pct.	Median	90th pct.
Wyoming	70	$36,620	$67,640	$76,870
North Dakota	210	$58,190	$63,050	$76,120
Alaska	130	$44,030	$61,590	$103,400
Kentucky	790	$33,000	$58,540	$77,790
Washington	5,440	$46,050	$58,050	$84,500
Connecticut	2,410	$39,510	$56,340	$97,140
Georgia	740	$34,900	$55,000	$85,510
Oregon	1,630	$42,650	$54,970	$83,510
Idaho	820	$29,450	$54,550	$75,710
Alabama	540	$35,230	$54,040	$80,110
Maine	330	$38,550	$51,150	$74,410
Vermont	310	$40,750	$50,030	$82,180
Texas	1,840	$30,070	$49,990	$72,800
New Jersey	1,630	$39,700	$49,730	$92,670
District of Columbia	Not published	$49,670	$49,680	$95,530
Illinois	4,140	$37,280	$49,350	$75,020
South Dakota	370	$41,190	$49,350	$76,680
Delaware	340	$39,200	$48,840	$73,560
Hawaii	150	$38,820	$48,720	$71,000
Pennsylvania	4,130	$36,230	$48,650	$77,220
Arizona	1,750	$37,130	$48,330	$60,670
New Mexico	210	$37,300	$48,240	$77,010
West Virginia	470	$28,810	$48,050	$64,240
Minnesota	3,020	$37,660	$48,010	$81,840
Louisiana	280	$34,130	$47,990	$128,130
New York	3,810	$37,130	$47,960	$76,600
Colorado	980	$36,460	$47,840	$89,510
Virginia	2,890	$28,850	$47,530	$97,240
Massachusetts	5,760	$38,770	$47,320	$101,760
Nebraska	480	$37,040	$47,050	$68,040
Rhode Island	420	$46,670	$47,020	$85,800
Wisconsin	2,390	$32,930	$46,530	$69,990
Tennessee	1,590	$35,320	$46,060	$59,800
Florida	3,110	$34,410	$45,990	$67,980
North Carolina	3,820	$30,440	$45,890	$59,600
Montana	330	$37,410	$45,240	$59,900
Missouri	2,020	$37,260	$45,180	$62,600
Michigan	3,340	$31,040	$44,580	$72,400
California	13,690	$35,940	$44,480	$69,260
Indiana	2,030	$30,450	$44,390	$62,520
Utah	650	$35,400	$43,900	$85,050
Ohio	3,690	$31,650	$42,620	$78,210
New Hampshire	430	$34,630	$42,600	$57,300
Kansas	1,370	$30,930	$41,980	$57,430
Mississippi	470	$29,270	$41,500	$71,960
Maryland	3,300	$36,590	$40,860	$67,630
Nevada	570	$34,400	$40,120	$62,550
Iowa	2,170	$34,370	$39,630	$58,220
Oklahoma	1,570	$27,200	$38,260	$57,320
South Carolina	980	$30,900	$35,990	$55,310
Arkansas	600	$24,580	$35,210	$70,670

51 states with published estimates.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates. Data captured September 30, 2026.

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At a glance

Job familySocial & Human Services

LevelState, Federal

Pay structureCivil-service class series

Occupation code21-1015 Rehabilitation Counselors

PreparationExtensive Preparation Needed

Sources and verification

Alabama State Personnel Department — Alabama Merit Semi-Monthly Compensation Plan (effective 09/01/2026)

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Arizona Department of Administration, Human Resources Division — Arizona State Personnel System Job Titles with Pay Ranges and Salary Schedules

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Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services, Office of Personnel Management — Arkansas Executive Branch Pay Tables and Class Code List

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California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) — California State Civil Service Pay Scales — Section 17 Schematic Listing (with Section 16 Schematic Arrangement of Classes)

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Connecticut Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Statewide Human Resources — Connecticut State Employee Compensation Plans and Job Class Specifications

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Delaware Department of Human Resources, Classification and Compensation — Delaware classification plan (class report) and FY2027 pay grade tables

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Employment Projections 2025–35 — education and training assignments by detailed occupation (Tables 5.3, 5.4)

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Florida Department of Management Services (DMS), State Human Resource Management — Florida State Personnel System — Broadband Crosswalk (September 2026), Pay Grades and Broadband Pay Ranges (July 1, 2026)

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Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS), Human Resources Administration — Compensation — Georgia State Salary Plans (SWD and LAW) with Job Profiles — September 2026

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State of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD) — Hawaii Compensation Plans and Bargaining Unit Salary Schedules

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Illinois Department of Central Management Services — Illinois CMS Alphabetic Index of Position Titles (FY 2027, effective July 1, 2026, corrected edition)

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Iowa Department of Administrative Services — Iowa FY 2027 Classification Plan and Pay Plans

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Maine Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of Human Resources — Maine State Government — Job Classification Specifications and Salary Schedules (BHR Salary Schedule Center)

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Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM) — Maryland State Salary Plan (title order) and FY 2027 salary schedules (effective July 1, 2026)

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Human Resources Division (HRD) — Massachusetts Executive Branch Bargaining Unit Job Codes and Salary Charts

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Michigan Civil Service Commission — Michigan Civil Service Commission Compensation Plan, Sections A (Alphabetic List of Pay Ranges) and B (Numeric List of Pay Ranges)

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Nebraska Department of Administrative Services, State Personnel Division — Nebraska Classification & Pay Plan (July 1, 2026)

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — state estimates

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–35 edition (XML compilation)

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Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Classification & Compensation — Ohio State Classification Plan — Pay Range Booklet and Pay Range Schedules (rates effective July 2026)

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Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Chief Human Resources Office – Classification & Compensation — Oregon Classification and Compensation: Job Profiles and Monthly Salary Rates by Representation

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of Administration — Pennsylvania Commonwealth Classification and Pay Plan (job classes and pay schedules)

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South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration (BHRA); Unified Judicial System for judicial classes — South Dakota Class Code Master and FY27 Pay Structures

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Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, Division of Human Resources (DHR) — State of Colorado Pay Plan FY 2026-27 — Pay Plan with Steps, State Troopers and Medical Pay Plan

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Indiana State Personnel Department — State of Indiana Job Code Listing (August 2026)

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Tennessee Department of Human Resources — Tennessee DOHR Alpha Comp Plan (September 1, 2026)

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Vermont Department of Human Resources — Vermont Job Specifications and FY 2027 Classified, Corrections and State Police Pay Plans (Appendix II, July 12, 2026 – January 9, 2027)

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