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Rehabilitation Counselors: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 21-1015. 2,642 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $39,520, middle half $36,400–$45,282.
Applications (LCAs)2,642
Median offered salary$39,520
Middle half of salaries$36,400–$45,282
10th–90th percentile$35,315–$49,922
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 1,843 | $38,605 |
| Level II (qualified) | 531 | $47,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | 111 | $55,890 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 31 | $66,123 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Cities
- Yonkers, NY$36,400
- Utica, NY$35,360
- Southborough, MA$48,600
- Red Hook, NY$38,418
- Rutland, MA$42,349
- Patterson, NY$34,590
- Rome, NY$35,360
- Lenox, MA$46,114
- Randolph, MA$43,576
- West Chester, PA$36,899
- Mount Kisco, NY$38,605
- Windsor, NH$41,600
- Roslindale, MA$53,956
- New York, NY$44,554
- Staatsburg, NY$44,762
- Crown Point, NY$39,520
- Woodstown, NJ$39,582
- Yorktown Heights, NY$43,680
- Goleta, CA$33,800
- Walpole, MA$41,600
- Great Barrington, MA$46,500
- Poughkeepsie, NY$38,605
- Viera, FL$33,810
- Bronx, NY$55,000
- Orlando, FL$34,278
- Framingham, MA$41,340
- Concord, MA$39,520
- East Sandwich, MA$39,000
- Canajoharie, NY$45,760
Job titles
- Rehabilitation Counselor406
- Direct Support Professional355
- Habilitation Counselor327
- Habilitation Specialist301
- Direct Care Professional279
- Youth Development Professional114
- Residential Counselor83
- Residential Habilitation Specialist76
- Assistant Program Manager73
- Residential Instructor 144
- Clinician I36
- Residential Counselor - Professional Level26
- Direct Support Professonal18
- Case Coordinator18
- Cross Departmental Instructor18
- Rehabilitation Consultant18
- Community Support Professional15
- Children's Residential Behavior Specialist15
- Clinician14
- Adult Residential Specialist14
- Rehabilitation Counselors12
- Rehabilitation Specialist12
- Intensive Care Coordinator12
- Residential Coordinator12
- Vocational Services Specialist11
- Residential Dormitory Supervisor10
- Residential Behavior Specialist8
- Residential Instructor 28
- Children's Residential Specialist8
- Residence Manager8
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 827 | $36,442 |
| FY2024 | 612 | $36,400 |
| FY2025 | 749 | $39,437 |
| FY2026 | 454 | $43,742 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).