Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in New Jersey

Rehabilitation counselors in New Jersey earn the most in Trenton (average $70,630 a year) and the least in Atlantic City ($68,190), across the 2 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the rehabilitation counselors average at $59,410 and the median at $49,730 for 1,630 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $51,820.

Rehabilitation Counselors average salary by city in New Jersey

Trenton$70,630
Atlantic City$68,190

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Trenton	$70,630	$69,740	$48,000	$56,164	103
Atlantic City	$68,190	$66,950	$45,200	$54,582	99

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. 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 New Jersey

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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