Rehabilitation Counselors H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 21-1015 · common titles: Direct Support Professional, Habilitation Specialist, Rehabilitation Counselor, Habilitation Counselor
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for rehabilitation counselors is $44,280 in FY2026 so far, across 436 certified filings. The middle half earn $40,664 – $48,838, and pay is up 22% since FY2024.
Median
$44,280
FY2026 so far
Filings
436
0.1% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$61,888+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+22%
$36,400 → $44,280
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 266 | $43,680 |
| Massachusetts | 122 | $48,838 |
| New Hampshire | 14 | $44,304 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond Children Center, Inc. | 91 | $40,664 |
| Upstate Cerebral Palsy, Inc. | 54 | $43,742 |
| The Devereux Foundation | 50 | $39,208 |
| The Home for Little Wanderers | 38 | $46,613 |
| New England Center For Children, Inc. | 38 | $48,838 |
| Nysarc, Inc Essex County Chapter | 31 | $39,520 |
| Hillcrest Educational Centers Inc. | 28 | $45,760 |
| Nysarc Inc Montgomery County Chapter | 16 | $45,760 |
| Anderson Center for Autism | 14 | $48,776 |
| Oasis Professional Management Group Ltd | 12 | $66,560 |
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Rehabilitation Counselors H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for rehabilitation counselors?
The median is $44,280 across 436 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $40,664 to $48,838, and the top 10% earn $61,888 or more.
Which state pays H-1B rehabilitation counselors the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, Massachusetts has the highest median at $48,838 (122 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B rehabilitation counselors?
Richmond Children Center, Inc., with 91 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $40,664.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.