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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Rehabilitation Counselors to increase by 2.2% between 2024 and 2034, from 96,900 to 99,000 jobs. Its estimate of 8,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($46,850), education (Master's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
96,900
Projected employment (2034)
99,000
Projected change (2024–2034)
2%
Annual openings (projected average)
8,200
Pay & Preparation
$46,850
Master's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Speaking (4.12/5) • Monitoring (4.12/5) • Active Listening (4.12/5) • Social Perceptiveness (4.12/5) • Coordination (4/5) • Service Orientation (4/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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