Credit Counselors pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for credit counselors is $23.18 an hour ($48,220 a year). About 3,950 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($52,230). Texas ranks 32nd of 46 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for credit counselors in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.37 | $36,120 |
| 25% of workers | $18.87 | $39,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.18 | $48,220 |
| 75% of workers | $27.47 | $57,140 |
| 90% of workers | $32.09 | $66,750 |
Credit Counselors pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $51,820 | 1,080 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $50,480 | 370 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $48,890 | 430 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $48,200 | 110 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $48,100 | 900 |
| Longview | $46,330 | 50 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $44,550 | 30 |
| El Paso | $44,510 | 70 |
| College Station-Bryan | $44,440 | 110 |
| Tyler | $44,170 | 90 |
| Lubbock | $40,960 | 50 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $40,480 | 30 |
| Amarillo | $40,080 | 40 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | $80,920 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $99,150 |
| Loan Officers | $66,370 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $99,160 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $71,650 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $78,890 |
| Credit Analysts | $78,730 |
| Tax Preparers | $47,460 |
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