Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Virginia

Rehabilitation counselors in Virginia earn the most in Staunton (average $70,350 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($48,190), across the 7 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the rehabilitation counselors average at $56,260 and the median at $47,530 for 2,890 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $51,820.

Rehabilitation Counselors average salary by city in Virginia

Staunton$70,350
Charlottesville$65,120
Richmond$57,640
Roanoke$55,810
Winchester$52,870
Lynchburg$51,520
Virginia Beach$48,190

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Staunton	$70,350	$72,960	$63,280	$55,090	91
Charlottesville	$65,120	$59,260	$48,840	$51,574	99
Richmond	$57,640	$48,890	$39,150	$45,994	98
Roanoke	$55,810	$51,840	$43,260	$44,628	94
Winchester	$52,870	$47,220	$37,380	$42,435	96
Lynchburg	$51,520	$45,120	$44,480	$41,428	89
Virginia Beach	$48,190	$45,040	$32,130	$38,944	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Virginia

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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