Credit Counselors pay in California
In California, the median pay for credit counselors is $32.27 an hour ($67,120 a year). About 2,160 people work in this job there.
That is 29% higher than the U.S. median ($52,230). California ranks 1st of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for credit counselors in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.72 | $47,260 |
| 25% of workers | $26.94 | $56,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $32.27 | $67,120 |
| 75% of workers | $39.36 | $81,860 |
| 90% of workers | $47.37 | $98,520 |
Credit Counselors pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $82,570 | 210 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $80,680 | 120 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $76,930 | 110 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $67,120 | 200 |
| Fresno | $66,660 | 60 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $65,210 | 830 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $64,750 | 190 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $62,500 | 40 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $60,110 | 50 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for credit counselors
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- 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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $97,050 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $109,110 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $130,330 |
| Loan Officers | $81,770 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $80,810 |
| Tax Preparers | $70,030 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $74,110 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $95,320 |
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