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Estimated employment2,570
Mean wage21.50
Entry wage13.14
10th percentile wage12.55
50th percentile wage17.47
90th percentile wage36.17
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment % 
Education & Health Services2,09081.4%
Public Adminsitration49019.1%
 Best Paying Industries
 IndustryEmploymentMedian
Wage
Public Adminsitration49032.25
Education & Health Services2,09018.94
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, 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.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group
Difference
Current$21.50 $25.25  -$3.75
2014$21.40+.5%$25.13 +.5%-$3.73
2013$20.99+1.9%$24.66 +1.9%-$3.66
2012$20.59+1.9%$24.19 +1.9%-$3.59
2011$20.19+2.0%$23.72 +2.0%-$3.52
2010$19.88+1.6%$23.35 +1.6%-$3.46
2009$19.53+1.8%$22.94 +1.8%-$3.40
2008$19.32+1.1%$22.69 +1.1%-$3.37
2007$18.75+3.1%$22.02 +3.1%-$3.26
2006$18.12+3.5%$21.28 +3.5%-$3.16
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations
Difference
Current$21.50 $26.98  -$5.48
2014$21.40+.5%$26.76 +.8%-$5.36
2013$20.99+1.9%$26.19 +2.2%-$5.19
2012$20.59+1.9%$25.66 +2.1%-$5.06
2011$20.19+2.0%$25.22 +1.7%-$5.02
2010$19.88+1.6%$24.82 +1.6%-$4.94
2009$19.53+1.8%$24.41 +1.7%-$4.87
2008$19.32+1.1%$24.08 +1.4%-$4.75
2007$18.75+3.1%$23.46 +2.6%-$4.71
2006$18.12+3.5%$22.71 +3.3%-$4.59

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 2015

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