Rehab Tech Salary in the United States

How much does a Rehab Tech make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Rehab Tech in the United States is $36,280 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $17.

However, a Rehab Tech's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $44,656
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $33,042 to $40,664
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $30,095
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Rehab Tech Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $40,664 $3,389 $782 $20
Average $36,280 $3,023 $698 $17
25th Percentile $33,042 $2,754 $635 $16
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Key Factors That Influence Rehab Tech Salaries

A Rehab Tech'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Rehab Tech Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Rehab Tech'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): $36,190
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $37,333
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $40,437
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $40,891
  • Expert (over 8 years): $41,118
Levels Salary
Entry Level Rehab Tech$36,190
Intermediate Level Rehab Tech$37,333
Senior Level Rehab Tech$40,437
Specialist Level Rehab Tech$40,891
Expert Level Rehab Tech$41,118
$36,190 0 yr
$37,333 < 2 yrs
$40,437 2-4 yrs
$40,891 5-8 yrs
$41,118 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Rehab Teches

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $45,760
  • San Francisco: $45,310
  • Oakland: $44,305

What Skills Can Increase a Rehab Tech's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 4.7% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Occupational Therapy (Mentioned in 2.1% Job Postings): Occupational Therapy is a form of therapy for those recuperating from physical or mental illness that encourages rehabilitation through the performance of activities required in daily life.
  • Front Office (Mentioned in 1.33% Job Postings): The front office represents the customer-facing division of a firm. For example, customer service, sales, and industry experts who provide advisory services are considered part of a firm's front office operations.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Scheduling 4.7%
Occupational Therapy 2.1%
Front Office 1.33%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Rehab Tech's salary.
  • Verbal Communication: Can increase your salary by up to 20%.
  • Speech Therapy: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Verbal Communication
$43,536
20%
Speech Therapy
$42,810
18%
Collaboration
$40,271
11%
Leadership
$39,545
9%
Problem Solving
$37,731
4%
Flexibility
$37,731
4%
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How Education impacts a Rehab Tech's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Rehab Teches enter the field with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Rehab Tech with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate is between $36,078 and $38,445).

Rehab Tech Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Rehab Tech
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.2%
High School 38.5%
Associates 21.0%
Bachelors 31.5%
Masters 4.2%
Doctorate 0.7%
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Rehab Tech Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Rehab Tech'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Rehab Tech

Salaries for a Rehab Tech can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $51,120 in 2023 to around $48,875 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Rehab Tech salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Rehab Tech Over Time

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2023
$51,120
2024
$50,214
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$48,875
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2024 $50,214
2025 $48,875
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