Rehabilitation Counselors pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,810 or more. The middle half of rehabilitation counselors in Duluth earn between $38,380 and $58,280.
- $38K10th
- $38K25th
- $44KMedian
- $58K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,480 | $4,207 | $24.27 |
| Median | $43,770 | $3,648 | $21.04 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $38,380 | $3,198 | $18.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,280 | $4,857 | $28.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Rehabilitation Counselors pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Rehabilitation counselors in Duluth earn 9% less than the Minnesota average ($55,350) and about the same as the U.S. average ($51,820). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $46,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $50,480 | $43,770 | $38,380 | $72,810 | 260 |
| Minnesota | $55,350 | $48,010 | $37,660 | $81,840 | 3,020 |
| United States | $51,820 | $46,850 | $35,060 | $77,170 | 94,740 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $50,480, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $40,831 a year, or $3,403 a month and $1,570 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $41,140 | $3,428 |
| Working in MN | $40,831 | $3,403 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for rehabilitation counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $50,480 buys what about $56,867 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 4th of 4 Minnesota metro areas for this job; St. Cloud pays the most ($65,170).
- St. Cloud$65,170
- Minneapolis$57,880
- Rochester$54,110
- Duluth$50,480
Highest-paying cities for rehabilitation counselors
New Orleans, LA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($80,030).
- New Orleans, LA$80,030
- Killeen, TX$75,610
- Olympia, WA$74,560
- Portland, ME$71,280
- Longview, WA$71,080
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Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Duluth: questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make an hour in Duluth?
$24.27 an hour on average, and $21.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level rehabilitation counselors salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $38,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the rehabilitation counselors take-home pay in Duluth?
About $40,831 a year ($3,403 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,480. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do rehabilitation counselors earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($51,820).
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; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 3.48, this job is 3.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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