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Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist Salary in the United States

How much does a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist make in the United States? (2025)

As of November 01, 2025, the average salary for a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist in the United States is $81,773 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

However, a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $98,967
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $72,003 to $90,773
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,108
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View as table View as graph 25% $72,003 10% $63,108 90% $98,967 75% $90,773 $81,773 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $90,773 $7,564 $1,746 $44
Average $81,773 $6,814 $1,573 $39
25th Percentile $72,003 $6,000 $1,385 $35
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Key Factors That Influence Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist Salaries

A Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $81,014
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $82,021
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,253
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,699
  • Expert (over 8 years): $84,997
Levels Salary
Entry Level Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist $81,014
Intermediate Level Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist $82,021
Senior Level Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist $84,253
Specialist Level Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist $84,699
Expert Level Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist $84,997
$81,014 0 yr
$82,021 < 2 yrs
$84,253 2-4 yrs
$84,699 5-8 yrs
$84,997 > 8 yrs
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How Do Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • California: $90,193.
  • Massachusetts: $88,993.
  • New Jersey: $88,633

Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on November 01, 2025

Salary Trends for Vocational Rehabilitation Specialists

Salaries for a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $47,829 in 2023 to around $47,289 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist Over Time

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2023
$47,829
2024
$47,854
2025
$47,289
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2023 $47,829
2024 $47,854
2025 $47,289
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Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 80.8%
Bonuses -9.3%
Social Security 5.5%
401k/403b 3.5%
Disability 1.1%
Healthcare 6.3%
Pension 3.0%
Time Off 9.1%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $81,773 80.8%
Bonus $-9,450 -9.3%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $5,533 5.5%
401K/403B $3,544 3.5%
Disability $1,157 1.1%
Healthcare $6,371 6.3%
Pension $3,038 3.0%
Time Off $9,179 9.1%
Total Compensation $101,144 100%
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