Rehabilitation Counselors pay in Connecticut
$62,980avg. a year
$30.28 an hour · 2,410 employed
Rehabilitation Counselors in Connecticut earn an average of $62,980 a year. That is $11,160 (22%) more than the U.S. average of $51,820. The best-paying metro area is New Haven, CT at $70,830.
$56,340Median pay
$30.28Average hourly
+43%Avg. pay since 2020
#4Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Connecticut metro areas
Average pay for rehabilitation counselors by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.
1
New Haven, CT
$70,830
$34.05 an hour
2320 jobs
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT
$64,670
$31.09 an hour
3450 jobs
Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT
$64,640
$31.08 an hour
4610 jobs
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
$62,290
$29.95 an hour
5380 jobs
Waterbury-Shelton, CT
$53,760
$25.84 an hour
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Rehabilitation Counselors pay in Connecticut, charted
Pay over time
Connecticut, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Connecticut rehabilitation counselors work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Connecticut vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $51,820 | $24.91 |
| Connecticut | $62,980 | $30.28 |
| Rhode Island | $59,310 | $28.51 |
| Massachusetts | $59,030 | $28.38 |
| New York | $52,370 | $25.18 |
Related jobs in Connecticut
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$68,450
- Social and Human Service Assistants$46,540
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$80,180
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$75,730
- Healthcare Social Workers$83,290
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$78,250
Average pay, Connecticut, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do rehabilitation counselors make in Connecticut?
The average is $62,980 a year, and the median is $56,340. That is $11,160 (22%) more than the U.S. average of $51,820.
What is the hourly wage in Connecticut?
$30.28 an hour on average; the median is $27.09.
Where in Connecticut do they earn the most?
New Haven, CT ($70,830), followed by Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT ($64,670). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Waterbury-Shelton, CT ($53,760).
How does Connecticut rank?
Connecticut ranks #4 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 21-1015. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national rehabilitation counselors page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.