Rehabilitation Counselors pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,040 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,300 or more. The middle half of rehabilitation counselors in Bismarck earn between $62,830 and $74,210.
- $59K10th
- $63K25th
- $67KMedian
- $74K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,210 | $5,768 | $33.27 |
| Median | $66,700 | $5,558 | $32.07 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,830 | $5,236 | $30.21 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $74,210 | $6,184 | $35.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Rehabilitation Counselors pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Rehabilitation counselors in Bismarck earn 5% more than the North Dakota average ($65,880) and 34% more than the U.S. average ($51,820). At the median the gap is +42% against the U.S. median of $46,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $69,210 | $66,700 | $59,040 | $76,300 | 60 |
| North Dakota | $65,880 | $63,050 | $58,190 | $76,120 | 210 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $69,210, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $57,450 a year, or $4,788 a month and $2,210 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for rehabilitation counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $69,210 buys what about $76,035 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 1st of 3 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Bismarck$69,210
- Fargo$61,470
- Grand Forks$60,680
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make an hour in Bismarck?
$33.28 an hour on average, and $32.07 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level rehabilitation counselors salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,040 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the rehabilitation counselors take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $57,450 a year ($4,788 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,210.
Do rehabilitation counselors earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 34% more than 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.34, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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