Career profile · SOC 21-1015

Rehabilitation counselors

Rehabilitation counselors is an occupation catalogued under SOC 21-1015. The role reports a median annual salary of $46,110 in the US and is showing modest growth of 1% over the next decade. Entry typically requires a Master's degree, and shows low AI exposure (0.39 on a 0-1 scale) — the role's core work resists automation.

Median salary
$46,110
per year
Growth outlook
Little Or No Change
BLS 10-yr
Education
Master's degree
AI exposure
3.9/10
automation risk

Frequently asked questions

How much does Rehabilitation counselors earn?

The median annual salary for Rehabilitation counselors in the US is $46,110.

What is the job outlook for Rehabilitation counselors?

The role is showing modest growth of 1% over the next decade. Current US employment is approximately 91,900 workers.

How do I become rehabilitation counselors?

The typical entry education is a Master's degree. Building a foundation in the top skills below will strengthen your application.

Will AI replace Rehabilitation counselors?

Our AI-durability model gives Rehabilitation counselors a score of 0.39 on a 0-1 scale (higher = more exposure). That places it at low AI exposure — the role's core work resists current-generation automation. It's a comparatively AI-durable choice within its field.

How hard is it to enter this field?

Rehabilitation counselors has high barrier to entry — highly gated — a graduate degree or extended training/apprenticeship is typically required.

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