DOL Median (Chicago, IL)
$31,200
vs National
-3.2%
National: $32,240BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$33,803
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$31,200
-3.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$32,240
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Rehabilitation Counselors in Chicago, IL earns $31,200 in nominal terms, which is 3.2% below the national average of $32,240. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $33,803 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Chicago, IL
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| EL VALOR CORPORATION | $33,448 | 2 |
| THRESHOLDS | $32,310 | 2 |
| STPCA | $31,200 | 2 |
| PARK VIEW REHAB CENTER | $30,326 | 3 |
| UHLICH CHILDREN'S ADVANTAGE NETWORK | $28,475 | 2 |
| CHICAGO PEDIATRIC THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Midwest Asian Health Association | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Rehabilitation Counselors make in Chicago, IL?
The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Chicago, IL is $31,200 based on 9 DOL filings.
Is Chicago, IL a good place to work as a Rehabilitation Counselors?
A Rehabilitation Counselors in Chicago, IL earns 3.2% less than the national median of $32,240, or $33,803 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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