Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner Salary in the United States

How much does a Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner in the United States is $119,580 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $57.

However, a Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $134,151
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $113,183 to $127,207
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $107,359
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Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
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Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $127,207 $10,601 $2,446 $61
Average $119,580 $9,965 $2,300 $57
25th Percentile $113,183 $9,432 $2,177 $54
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Key Factors That Influence Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner Salaries

A Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner'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 Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner'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): $116,914
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $117,393
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $118,062
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $119,243
  • Expert (over 8 years): $121,487
Levels Salary
Entry Level Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner$116,914
Intermediate Level Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner$117,393
Senior Level Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner$118,062
Specialist Level Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner$119,243
Expert Level Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner$121,487
$116,914 0 yr
$117,393 < 2 yrs
$118,062 2-4 yrs
$119,243 5-8 yrs
$121,487 > 8 yrs
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How Do Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner 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 Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $132,399.
  • California: $131,897.
  • Massachusetts: $130,139.

Top Paying Cities for Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioners

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: $150,826
  • San Francisco: $149,175
  • Oakland: $146,031

What Skills Can Increase a Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Collaboration (Mentioned in 5.91% Job Postings): Works cooperatively and shares ideas with coworkers and managers to achieve common goals and objectives.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 2.5% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Long Term Care (Mentioned in 1.79% Job Postings): Long-term care (LTC) is a variety of services which help meet both the medical and non-medical needs of people with a chronic illness or disability who cannot care for themselves for long periods. Long term care is focused on individualized and coordinated services that promote independence, maximize patients' quality of life, and meet patients' needs over a period of time. It is common for long-term care to provide custodial and non-skilled care, such as assisting with normal daily tasks like dressing, feeding, using the bathroom. Increasingly, long-term care involves providing a level of medical care that requires the expertise of skilled practitioners to address the multiple chronic conditions associated with older populations. Long-term care can be provided at home, in the community, in assisted living facilities or in nursing homes. Long-term care may be needed by people of any age, although it is a more common need for senior citizens.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Collaboration 5.91%
CPR 2.5%
Long Term Care 1.79%
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 Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner's salary.
  • Palliative Care: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Clinical Services: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Clinical Care: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Palliative Care
$125,559
5%
Clinical Services
$123,167
3%
Clinical Care
$123,167
3%
Assessment And Evaluation
$123,167
3%
Care Management
$123,167
3%
Clinical Assessments
$121,972
2%
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Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner positions in Edu., Government & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$131,538$63.010%

Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner

Salaries for a Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $236,494 in 2023 to around $231,189 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner Over Time

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2023
$236,494
2024
$242,111
2025
$231,189
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2023 $236,494
2024 $242,111
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FAQ about Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Qualified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioner roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

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