Credit Counselors pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for credit counselors is $30.30 an hour ($63,030 a year). About 2,020 people work in this job there.
That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($52,230). New York ranks 5th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for credit counselors in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.42 | $48,720 |
| 25% of workers | $25.67 | $53,390 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.30 | $63,030 |
| 75% of workers | $38.16 | $79,370 |
| 90% of workers | $48.42 | $100,720 |
Credit Counselors pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $63,170 | 1,610 |
| Ithaca | $62,750 | 40 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $62,240 | 50 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $60,730 | 120 |
| Rochester | $60,040 | 130 |
| Syracuse | $59,160 | 80 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $57,240 | 130 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $102,640 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $127,930 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $166,400 |
| Financial Examiners | $128,920 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $136,830 |
| Loan Officers | $95,710 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $107,490 |
| Credit Analysts | $133,270 |
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