Rehabilitation Counselors pay in Virginia
$56,260avg. a year
$27.05 an hour · 2,890 employed
Rehabilitation Counselors in Virginia earn an average of $56,260 a year. That is $4,440 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $51,820. The best-paying metro area is Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA at $70,350.
$47,530Median pay
$27.05Average hourly
+26%Avg. pay since 2020
#16Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Virginia metro areas
Average pay for rehabilitation counselors by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
140 jobs
Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA
$70,350
$33.82 an hour
250 jobs
Charlottesville, VA
$65,120
$31.31 an hour
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Richmond, VA
$57,640
$27.71 an hour
450 jobs
Roanoke, VA
$55,810
$26.83 an hour
52,940 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$53,020
$25.49 an hour
630 jobs
Winchester, VA-WV
$52,870
$25.42 an hour
780 jobs
Lynchburg, VA
$51,520
$24.77 an hour
840 jobs
Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA
$50,030
$24.05 an hour
9530 jobs
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC
$48,190
$23.17 an hour
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Rehabilitation Counselors pay in Virginia, charted
Pay over time
Virginia, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Virginia rehabilitation counselors work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Virginia vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $51,820 | $24.91 |
| Virginia | $56,260 | $27.05 |
| District of Columbia | $63,780 | $30.66 |
| Kentucky | $56,550 | $27.19 |
| West Virginia | $47,640 | $22.91 |
| Maryland | $46,830 | $22.52 |
| Tennessee | $46,320 | $22.27 |
Related jobs in Virginia
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65,430
- Social and Human Service Assistants$45,060
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$66,500
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$71,920
- Healthcare Social Workers$69,390
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$72,020
Average pay, Virginia, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do rehabilitation counselors make in Virginia?
The average is $56,260 a year, and the median is $47,530. That is $4,440 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $51,820.
What is the hourly wage in Virginia?
$27.05 an hour on average; the median is $22.85.
Where in Virginia do they earn the most?
Staunton-Stuarts Draft, VA ($70,350), followed by Charlottesville, VA ($65,120). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ($48,190).
How does Virginia rank?
Virginia ranks #16 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.