SOC 21-1015
Rehabilitation Counselors
Risk Score
⚠️37/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥88,930
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$46K
$34K – $77K
Projected Growth
📈+1.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖87/100
High exposure
💡 Rehabilitation Counselors face a risk score of 37/100 — 7 points below the national average of 44. With 87/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $46K. The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 37/100, Rehabilitation Counselors faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai-driven case management and resource matching are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 88,930 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in navigating complex family and community dynamics and advocacy and relationship-building with institutions to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Rehabilitation Counselors?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
AI-driven case management and resource matching
Chatbot displacement of customer-facing interactions
Chatbot counseling and mental health screening tools
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Navigating complex family and community dynamics
Advocacy and relationship-building with institutions
Deep empathetic engagement with vulnerable populations
Cultural sensitivity in diverse community contexts
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Workers, All Other | 22 | $69K | 75% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | 23 | $59K | 73% |
| Counselors, All Other | 24 | $50K | 71% |