Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 1 pay range
State of Washington · class code 347E
- Class code
- 347E
- Salary range
- 40
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- Washington
- The State of Washington published pay range for Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 1 is $43,836 to $58,392 per year.
- Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) keys this classification as class code 347E.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Step progression
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) assigns this class to salary range 40 in the General Service Salary Schedule. The range pays 13 steps; a step is normally earned on a periodic increment date, not negotiated.
| Basis | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $43,836 | $44,856 | $45,924 | $47,004 | $48,048 | $49,296 | $50,412 | $51,600 | $52,872 | $54,204 | $55,596 | $56,952 | $58,392 |
| Monthly | $3,653 | $3,738 | $3,827 | $3,917 | $4,004 | $4,108 | $4,201 | $4,300 | $4,406 | $4,517 | $4,633 | $4,746 | $4,866 |
| Hourly | $20.99 | $21.48 | $21.99 | $22.51 | $23.01 | $23.61 | $24.14 | $24.71 | $25.32 | $25.96 | $26.63 | $27.28 | $27.97 |
Steps as published. The monthly and hourly rows are the state's own, not conversions of the annual row.
Class specification
The OFM classified job specification for this class is published by Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications.
What the state says the job is
In a training capacity, assists Residential Rehabilitation Counselors in the specialized care and treatment of SCC residents in facilities and community-based less restrictive alternatives. Participates, in a learning capacity, as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in the implementation of the therapeutic environment. Completes documentation to include observation reports, progress notes, behavioral tracking spreadsheets, incident reports and behavior management reports.
Examples of the work
Under the guidance of the Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 3 or Residential Rehabilitation Counselor 4, observes residents for unusual behavior changes; completes relevant forms, paperwork, and charting; Receives training in the implementation of behavior management procedures and/or crisis intervention when a resident is violent, suicidal or having behavioral difficulties; Receives training in specific security/safety duties to maintain comfort for residents in living and treatment area; operates electronic communication and security equipment and systems in unit control booth; Assists in the inspection of residents’ rooms for cleanliness and comfort; searches rooms and persons for cont ...
Minimum qualifications
High school graduation or GED. Equivalent education/experience.
Quoted from the OFM classified job specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) publishes this figure in Classified Job Listing joined to the OFM salary schedules effective July 1, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
The dollar figures come from the salary schedule the listing assigns this range to.