Credit Counselors pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for credit counselors is $28.04 an hour ($58,330 a year). About 1,110 people work in this job there.
That is 12% higher than the U.S. median ($52,230). Pennsylvania ranks 13th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for credit counselors in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $19.76 | $41,100 |
| 25% of workers | $22.67 | $47,160 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.04 | $58,330 |
| 75% of workers | $33.99 | $70,700 |
| 90% of workers | $39.51 | $82,190 |
Credit Counselors pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $62,340 | 40 |
| Pittsburgh | $58,090 | 230 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $57,990 | 480 |
| Lancaster | $57,550 | 40 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $53,400 | 70 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $49,380 | 70 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $79,000 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $84,460 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $105,200 |
| Loan Officers | $69,300 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $78,950 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $78,610 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $56,870 |
| Financial Examiners | $78,500 |
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