Credit Counselors pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for credit counselors is $18.62 an hour ($38,730 a year). About 950 people work in this job there.
That is 26% lower than the U.S. median ($52,230). Tennessee ranks 45th of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for credit counselors in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.00 | $31,200 |
| 25% of workers | $18.05 | $37,530 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.62 | $38,730 |
| 75% of workers | $31.11 | $64,700 |
| 90% of workers | $50.55 | $105,140 |
Credit Counselors pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis | $60,210 | 90 |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $58,480 | 110 |
| Chattanooga | $38,840 | 0 |
| Johnson City | $37,020 | 80 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $76,840 |
| Loan Officers | $62,800 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $92,990 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $84,160 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $69,240 |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents | $51,630 |
| Credit Analysts | $72,550 |
| Tax Preparers | $36,600 |
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