Rehabilitation Counselor Salary in New York, NY
Rehabilitation Counselors in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $50,000 a year — 7% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $40,252 take-home, or $3,354 a month.
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- Federal income tax$3,820
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,100
- Medicare (1.45%)$725
- New York income tax$2,103
- Take-home pay$40,252
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.40% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $1,508 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $38,744 ($3,229 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Rehabilitation Counselor pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,040 | $19.25 | $32,787 | $2,732 |
| 25th percentile | $45,550 | $21.90 | $36,917 | $3,076 |
| Median (50th) | $50,000 | $24.04 | $40,252 | $3,354 |
| 75th percentile | $60,860 | $29.26 | $48,392 | $4,033 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $80,360 | $38.63 | $61,621 | $5,135 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $50,000 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median rehabilitation counselor's $40,252 take-home pay has the buying power of $35,760 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rehabilitation Counselor jobs are less concentrated in New York, NY than nationally (location quotient 0.48), so openings may be scarcer.
Best-paying cities for rehabilitation counselors, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #4 of 6 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $58,580 | $49,249 | $44,315 |
| 2 | Chicago, IL | $49,350 | $39,535 | $38,163 |
| 3 | Washington, DC | $48,290 | $39,250 | $36,047 |
| 4 | New York, NY | $50,000 | $40,252 | $35,760 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $47,440 | $38,146 | $35,234 |
| 6 | Los Angeles, CA | $43,480 | $35,822 | $31,543 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 6 metros →
About the job: rehabilitation counselors
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.
- Typical education
- Master's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.2% (about average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a rehabilitation counselor make in New York, NY?
The median rehabilitation counselor salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $50,000 a year, or about $24.04 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $45,550 and $60,860.
What is a rehabilitation counselor’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $50,000 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $40,252 a year ($3,354 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $2,103 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a rehabilitation counselor?
Pay here is 7% above the national median of $46,850. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $35,760 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #4 of 6 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a rehabilitation counselor afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 71% of a median rehabilitation counselor’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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