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Rehabilitation Counselors (21-1015) in Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area
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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment450
Mean wage$25.71
Entry wage$17.73
10th percentile wage$17.52
50th percentile wage$21.22
90th percentile wage$38.44
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities6013.3%
Social Assistance
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Social Assistance$21.20
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities60$18.40
Rehabilitation Counselors (21-1015)
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. Excludes Occupational Therapists (29-1122).
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $21.22 $28.84 -$7.62
2022$20.43+3.8%$27.77+3.8%-$7.33
2021$19.53+4.7%$26.54+4.7%-$7.01
2020$19.02+2.7%$25.84+2.7%-$6.82
2019$18.63+2.1%$25.32+2.1%-$6.68
2018$18.20+2.3%$24.74+2.3%-$6.53
2017$17.82+2.2%$24.21+2.2%-$6.39
2016$17.44+2.1%$23.71+2.1%-$6.26
2015$17.11+1.9%$23.26+1.9%-$6.14
2014$16.77+2.1%$22.79+2.1%-$6.02
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $21.22 $28.00 -$6.78
2022$20.43+3.8%$27.07+3.4%-$6.63
2021$19.53+4.7%$25.61+5.7%-$6.08
2020$19.02+2.7%$24.73+3.5%-$5.71
2019$18.63+2.1%$24.03+2.9%-$5.40
2018$18.20+2.3%$23.33+3.0%-$5.12
2017$17.82+2.2%$22.66+2.9%-$4.84
2016$17.44+2.1%$22.14+2.4%-$4.69
2015$17.11+1.9%$21.57+2.6%-$4.46
2014$16.77+2.1%$21.12+2.2%-$4.34
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $21.22  450    
New Haven $18.71  520    
Norwich-New London $18.30  290    
Hartford $18.22  1,060    
Waterbury $17.68  200  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $18.22  1,060    
New Haven $18.71  520    
Bridgeport-Stamford $21.22  450    
Norwich-New London $18.30  290    
Waterbury $17.68  200    
Wages in other areas
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