Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Kentucky

Rehabilitation counselors in Kentucky earn the most in Lexington (average $57,620 a year) and the least in Louisville ($45,070), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the rehabilitation counselors average at $56,550 and the median at $58,540 for 790 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $51,820.

Rehabilitation Counselors average salary by city in Kentucky

Lexington$57,620
Louisville$45,070

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington	$57,620	$58,570	$39,640	$44,994	93
Louisville	$45,070	$39,860	$30,750	$35,942	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Rehabilitation Counselors salary in other states

Rehabilitation Counselors salary by city and state

More about pay in Kentucky

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1015.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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