SOC 21-1015 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Rehabilitation Counselors — New Haven
New Haven, CT · 4 metro areas compared
In New Haven, CT the median wage for Rehabilitation Counselors reaches $79,380 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In New Haven, CT the median wage for Rehabilitation Counselors reaches $79,380 a year. That is 69.4% more than the national median of $46,850. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $47,160 and $79,380. The lowest tenth earn under $43,000, while the highest tenth earn more than $94,170.
Norwich leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $64,420. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 164th of 454 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,000 | −8.2% |
| 25th | $47,160 | +0.7% |
| Median (50th) | $79,380 | +69.4% |
| 75th | $79,380 | +69.4% |
| 90th | $94,170 | +101.0% |
| Mean | $70,830 | +51.2% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwich | $64,420 | 450 | |
| 2 | Bridgeport | $57,870 | 320 | |
| 3 | Hartford | $55,100 | 610 | |
| 4 | Waterbury | $44,350 | 380 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Haven run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $79,380 buys what $76,622 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 63.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$79,380as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$76,622US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $79,380 a year, 69.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,000 to $94,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Norwich, at $64,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in New Haven, CT?
The median annual wage is $79,380, or $38.16 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $46,850, so pay in New Haven, CT is 69.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in New Haven, CT earns more than $94,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,000 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Norwich, at $64,420 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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