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Rehabilitation Counselors (21-1015) in Torrington Labor Market Area
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Torrington LMA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment60
Mean wage$25.70
Entry wage$17.25
10th percentile wage$15.72
50th percentile wage$21.98
90th percentile wage$41.80
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Social Assistance2039.0%
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Social Assistance20$19.33
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities$15.72
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  $21.98 $27.44 -$5.46
2022$21.17+3.8%$26.42+3.8%-$5.25
2021$20.22+4.7%$25.25+4.7%-$5.02
2020$19.70+2.7%$24.59+2.7%-$4.89
2019$19.30+2.1%$24.09+2.1%-$4.79
2018$18.85+2.3%$23.54+2.3%-$4.68
2017$18.45+2.2%$23.04+2.2%-$4.58
2016$18.07+2.1%$22.56+2.1%-$4.48
2015$17.73+1.9%$22.13+1.9%-$4.40
2014$17.37+2.1%$21.68+2.1%-$4.31
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $21.98 $23.40 -$1.41
2022$21.17+3.8%$22.62+3.4%-$1.45
2021$20.22+4.7%$21.40+5.7%-$1.18
2020$19.70+2.7%$20.67+3.5%-$0.97
2019$19.30+2.1%$20.08+2.9%-$0.78
2018$18.85+2.3%$19.50+3.0%-$0.64
2017$18.45+2.2%$18.94+2.9%-$0.48
2016$18.07+2.1%$18.50+2.4%-$0.43
2015$17.73+1.9%$18.03+2.6%-$0.30
2014$17.37+2.1%$17.65+2.2%-$0.27
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
Torrington $21.98  60  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Torrington $21.98  60  
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