Rehabilitation Counselors in Oregon
Want to work in Oregon as a Rehabilitation Counselor? Read this first!
You’re in luck! Jobs for Rehabilitation Counselors in Oregon are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Rehabilitation Counselors in Oregon is growing faster than average.
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Rehabilitation Counselors in Oregon earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Rehabilitation Counselors Work in Oregon?
In Oregon, there were 1,670 people working as Rehabilitation Counselors in the year 2018.
There were 1,680 Rehabilitation Counselors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,180 Rehabilitation Counselors working in it, which means Oregon has more Rehabilitation Counselors than average.
Job Projections for Oregon
Jobs for Rehabilitation Counselors in this state are growing at a rate of 15.4% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 12.7%.
Oregon Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 250 annual job openings, and a total of 2,320 jobs for Oregon Rehabilitation Counselors in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 14,500 annual jobs and 134,400 total jobs in 2026.
What do Rehabilitation Counselors Make in Oregon?
In 2018 wages for Rehabilitation Counselors ranged from $25,780 to $71,640 with $38,040 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $12.39 to $34.44. The median hourly rate was $18.29.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $18.38 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $0.09.
The median salary in Oregon is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top Oregon Metros for Rehabilitation Counselors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Rehabilitation Counselors.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 700 | $39,520 |
| Bend-Redmond, OR | 240 | $28,510 |
| Salem, OR | 220 | $52,400 |
| Eugene, OR | 210 | $38,500 |
| Medford, OR | 110 | $29,960 |
| Albany, OR | 50 | $51,450 |
Top States for Rehabilitation Counselors Employment
The table below shows the states where most Rehabilitation Counselors work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15,270 | $30,530 |
| New York | 9,720 | $33,050 |
| Pennsylvania | 7,110 | $35,250 |
| Massachusetts | 6,310 | $40,380 |
| Ohio | 5,320 | $34,480 |
| Minnesota | 3,720 | $38,130 |
| Illinois | 3,670 | $35,590 |
| Washington | 3,570 | $43,930 |
| Texas | 3,270 | $44,700 |
| Michigan | 3,180 | $36,610 |
| Virginia | 3,080 | $38,870 |
| Wisconsin | 2,830 | $29,270 |
| Florida | 2,720 | $35,550 |
| North Carolina | 2,370 | $39,380 |
| Connecticut | 2,280 | $36,590 |
| Missouri | 2,210 | $35,170 |
| Tennessee | 2,170 | $22,430 |
| Maryland | 2,140 | $33,400 |
| Iowa | 1,900 | $30,210 |
| Oklahoma | 1,900 | $22,260 |
Below are the states where Rehabilitation Counselors get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $62,600 |
| Rhode Island | $60,250 |
| Alaska | $56,540 |
| North Dakota | $49,620 |
| Maine | $46,940 |
| Colorado | $46,610 |
| Texas | $44,700 |
| Louisiana | $44,330 |
| Washington | $43,930 |
| Alabama | $42,910 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Barbara E. Carver under License
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