DOL Median (Illinois)
$33,072
vs National
+2.6%
National: $32,240BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$35,831
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$33,072
+2.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$32,240
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Rehabilitation Counselors in Illinois earns $33,072 in nominal terms, which is 2.6% above the national average of $32,240. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $35,831 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Illinois
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| LIFE HOME HEALTH CARE, INC | $56,160 | 1 |
| ACCUCARE HOME HEALTH SERVICES, INC | $48,500 | 1 |
| VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION MANAGEMENT OF ROCKFORD | $42,661 | 1 |
| Trinity Services, Inc. | $39,000 | 2 |
| SPECIALIZED TRAINING FOR ADULT REHABILITATION | $36,400 | 2 |
| PEER SERVICES INC. | $36,000 | 2 |
| HOME LIFE HEALTH CARE CORP. | $34,206 | 2 |
| HOME LIFE HEALTHCARE CORPORATION | $33,779 | 2 |
| 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 |
| The Douglas Center | $26,021 | 6 |
| MANJARRES & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $25,958 | 1 |
| CHICAGO PEDIATRIC THERAPY & WELLNESS CENTER, LLC | N/A | 1 |
| Midwest Asian Health Association | N/A | 1 |
| ABA OF ILLINOIS LLC | N/A | 2 |
| BEHAVIOR ANALYST | N/A | 1 |
| NORTHPOINTE RESOURCES | N/A | 2 |
Explore More
Top-Paying Metros for Rehabilitation Counselors
Ontario, CA · $77,524JERSEY CITY, NJ · $72,000GLENDALE, NY · $66,997Detroit, MI · $66,364AUGUSTA, GA · $65,000Top-Paying Roles in Illinois
Surgeons, All Other · $350,000Cardiologists · $300,000General Internal Medicine Physicians · $230,000Physicians, All Other · $230,000Orthodontists · $216,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Rehabilitation Counselors make in Illinois?
The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Illinois is $33,072 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is Illinois a good place to work as a Rehabilitation Counselors?
A Rehabilitation Counselors in Illinois earns 2.6% more than the national median of $32,240, or $35,831 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
Job Search
Find Open Positions
Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.