Occupation ยท SOC 21-1015
Rehabilitation Counselors: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of rehabilitation counselors can typically be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 88,930 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $46,110 ($22.17 an hour).
US employment
88,930
Median annual wage
$46,110
Mean annual wage
$51,260
Median hourly wage
$22.17
Education and training
Typical education
Master's degree
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Job zone
5
Extensive preparation
Pay by state
Top 5 by nominal pay
- Alaska$82,400
- District of Columbia$74,410
- North Dakota$60,730
- Washington$58,620
- Wyoming$56,520
Top 5 after cost of living
- Alaska$80,500
- North Dakota$68,270
- District of Columbia$67,710
- Kentucky$62,280
- Alabama$61,160
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recreational Therapists | $60,280 | $14,170 (+30.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $78,240 | $32,130 (+69.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $65,140 | $19,030 (+41.3%) | 5 | Master's degree |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $63,780 | $17,670 (+38.3%) | 5 | Master's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California13,450
- 2. Massachusetts5,560
- 3. Ohio4,880
- 4. Washington4,660
- 5. Illinois4,080
- 6. Michigan3,860
- 7. Maryland3,840
- 8. Pennsylvania3,480
- 9. North Carolina3,470
- 10. New York2,800
States that pay the most
- 1. Alaska$82,400
- 2. District of Columbia$74,410
- 3. North Dakota$60,730
- 4. Washington$58,620
- 5. Wyoming$56,520
- 6. Kentucky$56,150
- 7. Alabama$54,320
- 8. Rhode Island$54,080
- 9. Oregon$52,630
- 10. New Mexico$51,540
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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- Child, Family, and School Social WorkersOn-site
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and AdvisorsTeleworkable
- Healthcare Social WorkersOn-site
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersOn-site
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Othern/a
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment SpecialistsTeleworkable
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