Rehabilitation Counselors pay range in Fargo
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $88,000 or more. The middle half of rehabilitation counselors in Fargo earn between $50,050 and $64,260.
- $42K10th
- $50K25th
- $61KMedian
- $64K75th
- $88K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,470 | $5,122 | $29.55 |
| Median | $61,420 | $5,118 | $29.53 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,050 | $4,171 | $24.06 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,260 | $5,355 | $30.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Rehabilitation Counselors pay in Fargo vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Rehabilitation counselors in Fargo earn 7% less than the North Dakota average ($65,880) and 19% more than the U.S. average ($51,820). At the median the gap is +31% against the U.S. median of $46,850.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo | $61,470 | $61,420 | $41,550 | $88,000 | 80 |
| 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 Fargo
On the average salary of $61,470, a single filer in Fargo takes home about $51,571 a year, or $4,298 a month and $1,984 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Fargo, ND-MN metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in ND | $51,571 | $4,298 |
| Working in MN | $48,915 | $4,076 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Fargo a good place for rehabilitation counselors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fargo area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.9), so the average $61,470 buys what about $67,645 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Fargo ($51,050). A typical home costs $327,854, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Rehabilitation Counselors salary in other North Dakota cities
Fargo ranks 2nd of 3 North Dakota metro areas for this job; Bismarck pays the most ($69,210).
- 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 Fargo: questions
How much do rehabilitation counselors make an hour in Fargo?
$29.55 an hour on average, and $29.53 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level rehabilitation counselors salary in Fargo?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $41,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the rehabilitation counselors take-home pay in Fargo?
About $51,571 a year ($4,298 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,470.
Do rehabilitation counselors earn more in Fargo than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Fargo, ND-MN (22020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- 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 0.87, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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