Credit Counselors salary
- 10th pct
- $38,350
- Middle 50%
- $45,720–$64,080
- 90th pct
- $80,440
The BLS estimates 27,770 Credit Counselors jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $52,230 ($25.11 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 13-2071). Across 25 metros with published figures, medians range from $46,130 in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL to $82,570 in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE27,770 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Credit Counselors earn the most
25 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $82,570 | 210 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $67,120 | 200 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $65,210 | 830 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $64,380 | 350 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $64,080 | 380 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $64,080 | 620 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $63,170 | 1,610 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $61,930 | 440 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $59,750 | 350 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $58,090 | 230 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $63,170 | 1,610 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $51,820 | 1,080 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $48,100 | 900 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $65,210 | 830 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $57,210 | 800 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $54,110 | 720 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $64,080 | 620 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $47,180 | 580 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $47,980 | 500 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $53,140 | 480 |
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Questions
What is the median Credit Counselors salary in the U.S.?
$52,230 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $45,720–$64,080.
How much do Credit Counselors make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $25.11 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $21.98–$30.81 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $38.67. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Credit Counselors earn the most?
Highest metro medians: San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($82,570), San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA ($67,120), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($65,210). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.