# SOC 21-1015: Rehabilitation Counselors

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/21-1015

Employers logged 4,689 certified H-1B applications for Rehabilitation Counselors (21-1015) roles, requesting 5,174 workers. The average offered wage is $38,648/yr, 18% below the BLS national median ($46,850/yr). (2025, SOC 21-1015) The largest filers are The Devereux Foundation, Richmond Children Center, Inc. and Hillcrest Educational Centers Inc.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 4,689 |
| Total workers | 5,174 |
| Average offered wage | $39K |
| Average prevailing wage | $35K |
| BLS median wage | $47K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 21-1015 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | -18% |

## Top employers (of 339)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The Devereux Foundation](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-devereux-foundation-c9004d7574) | 1,873 | 1,926 | $36K | $47K |
| [Richmond Children Center, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/richmond-children-center-inc-4d83c2764c) | 393 | 403 | $39K | $47K |
| [Hillcrest Educational Centers Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/hillcrest-educational-centers-inc-70646014c7) | 282 | 288 | $40K | $47K |
| [Upstate Cerebral PALSY, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/upstate-cerebral-palsy-inc-3123ff8c9f) | 248 | 248 | $36K | $47K |
| [New England Center For Children, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/new-england-center-for-children-inc-c235e5bc96) | 177 | 177 | $51K | $47K |
| [Boston Higashi School, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/boston-higashi-school-inc-a2c654b2b7) | 174 | 480 | $41K | $47K |
| [United Cerebral Palsy Associations of NYS, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/united-cerebral-palsy-associations-of-ny-5a7c935941) | 172 | 172 | $35K | $47K |
| [The Home for Little Wanderers](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-home-for-little-wanderers-6acd8a4b43) | 164 | 164 | $46K | $47K |
| [Ahrc NYC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ahrc-nyc-d3f98a24ee) | 108 | 108 | $39K | $47K |
| [NYSARC, Inc. Essex County Chapter](https://www.xh1b.org/org/nysarc-inc-essex-county-chapter-7fb4af2309) | 66 | 66 | $40K | $47K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 3 | 3 | $24K |
| 2010 | 46 | 54 | $27K |
| 2011 | 132 | 213 | $28K |
| 2012 | 114 | 133 | $33K |
| 2013 | 89 | 108 | $34K |
| 2014 | 86 | 86 | $32K |
| 2015 | 91 | 95 | $32K |
| 2016 | 83 | 86 | $32K |
| 2017 | 105 | 112 | $31K |
| 2018 | 106 | 106 | $32K |
| 2019 | 112 | 112 | $32K |
| 2020 | 34 | 34 | $41K |
| 2021 | 40 | 40 | $32K |
| 2022 | 216 | 216 | $37K |
| 2023 | 571 | 571 | $39K |
| 2024 | 299 | 299 | $45K |
| 2025 | 343 | 415 | $41K |
| 2026 | 64 | 76 | $49K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 1,893 | 85 | 0.4 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 1,483 | 28 | 0.4 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 218 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 139 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 133 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 132 | 4 | 0.0 |
| [New Hampshire](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nh) | 67 | 7 | 0.5 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 39 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 25 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arizona](https://www.xh1b.org/state/az) | 19 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 19 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 14 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Rhode Island](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ri) | 14 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 11 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [District of Columbia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/dc) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Idaho](https://www.xh1b.org/state/id) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ks) | 3 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alaska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ak) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oklahoma](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ok) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 2 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Louisiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/la) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ne) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Utah](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ut) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/21-1015
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=21-1015
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=21-1015


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.