SOC 132071

Credit Counselors

Advise and educate individuals or organizations on acquiring and managing debt. May provide guidance in determining the best type of loan and explain loan requirements or restrictions. May help develop debt management plans or student financial aid packages. May advise on credit issues, or provide budget, mortgage, bankruptcy, or student financial aid counseling.

National Median

$50,480

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$50,480

Entry Level (10th pct)

$38,980

Experienced (90th pct)

$77,920

Total Employed

28,110

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$38,980 - $45,420
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$45,420 - $61,760
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$61,760 - $77,920

Highest Paying Locations for Credit Counselors

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$76,880

+52.3% vs national

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

$76,180

+50.9% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$75,280

+49.1% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$69,730

+38.1% vs national

Lincoln, NE

$68,230

+35.2% vs national

Credit Counselors Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$76,880	270
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$76,180	100
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$75,280	150
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$69,730	130
Lincoln, NE	$68,230	30
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$66,770	100
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$66,290	190
California	$65,820	2,160
Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area	$65,490	30
Fresno, CA	$65,260	50
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$64,920	850
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$64,220	140
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$64,070	60
New Jersey	$63,330	460
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$63,330	1,440
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$62,290	780
Boise City, ID	$62,230	40
New York	$62,090	1,760
Massachusetts	$62,060	930
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$61,810	430
District of Columbia	$61,810	130
Ithaca, NY	$61,630	40
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA	$61,170	30
Washington	$61,170	250
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$60,710	50
Central East New York nonmetropolitan area	$60,690	30
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT	$60,340	150
Worcester, MA	$59,290	70
Oregon	$58,730	200
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$58,720	120
Minnesota	$58,640	590
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$58,450	40
Maryland	$58,300	320
Rhode Island	$58,220	120
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$58,220	150
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$58,020	200
Cleveland, OH	$57,800	120
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$57,530	480
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$57,490	30
Georgia	$57,300	N/A
Reno, NV	$57,250	60
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$57,240	170
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$56,810	200
Rochester, NY	$56,480	130
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area	$55,850	30
Winston-Salem, NC	$55,830	40
Madison, WI	$55,590	100
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$55,590	130
Idaho	$55,520	90
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$55,510	370

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Credit Counselors?

The national median annual salary for Credit Counselors is $50,480, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Credit Counselorss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Credit Counselorss is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median salary of $76,880.

How much can an experienced Credit Counselors make?

Top-earning Credit Counselorss (90th percentile) make $77,920 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.