Rehabilitation Counselors (21-1015) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2017)
All Industry
Estimated employment		2,490
Mean wage		$20.75
Entry wage		$13.53
10th percentile wage		$12.92
50th percentile wage		$16.92
90th percentile wage		$35.96

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Social Assistance	1,400	56%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	470	18.9%
Public Administration	470	18.7%
Ambulatory Health Care Services	110	4.4%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Public Administration	470	35.39
Hospitals	30	21.99
Ambulatory Health Care Services	110	17.75
Social Assistance	1,400	16.08

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.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$16.92		$24.79		-$7.87
2016	$16.52	+2.4%	$24.21	+2.4%	-$7.68
2015	$16.21	+2%	$23.75	+2%	-$7.53
2014	$15.90	+1.9%	$23.30	+1.9%	-$7.39
2013	$15.60	+1.9%	$22.86	+1.9%	-$7.25
2012	$15.30	+2%	$22.41	+2%	-$7.11
2011	$15.06	+1.6%	$22.06	+1.6%	-$7.00
2010	$14.80	+1.8%	$21.68	+1.8%	-$6.88
2009	$14.64	+1.1%	$21.44	+1.1%	-$6.80
2008	$14.20	+3.1%	$20.81	+3.1%	-$6.60
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$16.92		$22.06		-$5.14
2016	$16.52	+2.4%	$21.36	+3.3%	-$4.83
2015	$16.21	+2%	$20.91	+2.1%	-$4.70
2014	$15.90	+1.9%	$20.46	+2.2%	-$4.55
2013	$15.60	+1.9%	$20.05	+2.1%	-$4.44
2012	$15.30	+2%	$19.70	+1.7%	-$4.40
2011	$15.06	+1.6%	$19.39	+1.6%	-$4.33
2010	$14.80	+1.8%	$19.07	+1.7%	-$4.27
2009	$14.64	+1.1%	$18.81	+1.4%	-$4.17
2008	$14.20	+3.1%	$18.33	+2.6%	-$4.12

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2017

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.


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