Credit Counselors pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for credit counselors is $25.11 an hour ($52,230 a year). About 27,770 people work in this job there.
Pay range for credit counselors in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $18.44 | $38,350 |
| 25% of workers | $21.98 | $45,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.11 | $52,230 |
| 75% of workers | $30.81 | $64,080 |
| 90% of workers | $38.67 | $80,440 |
Best-paying states for credit counselors
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $67,120 | 2,160 |
| Georgia | $64,080 | 460 |
| District of Columbia | $63,580 | 110 |
| Massachusetts | $63,240 | 770 |
| New York | $63,030 | 2,020 |
| Nebraska | $62,510 | 260 |
| Washington | $62,360 | 560 |
| Minnesota | $62,160 | 580 |
| Maryland | $60,450 | 350 |
| Oregon | $59,150 | 280 |
Pay by state
- Arizona · $51,480
- California · $67,120
- Florida · $46,300
- Illinois · $51,930
- Indiana · $48,180
- Massachusetts · $63,240
- Michigan · $52,160
- Minnesota · $62,160
- New Jersey · $57,180
- New York · $63,030
- Ohio · $51,160
- Pennsylvania · $58,330
- Tennessee · $38,730
- Texas · $48,220
- Virginia · $51,550
- Washington · $62,360
- Wisconsin · $52,140
Education, experience and outlook for credit counselors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 2,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $83,680 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $102,740 |
| Loan Officers | $76,690 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $105,070 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $81,100 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $81,370 |
| Tax Preparers | $54,920 |
| Financial Examiners | $94,160 |
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