Credit Counselors Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for credit counselorss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $57,210 ≈ $28/hr
National median salary $52,230
Total employment 27,770 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +3.3%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 2,200 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 31,800 → 32,900 (+1,100)
Typical entry education Bachelor's degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$75,640
- California$71,180
- Utah$69,870
- New York$68,590
- Nebraska$67,760
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Missouri$40,230
- Wyoming$44,400
- West Virginia$45,010
- Mississippi$45,440
- South Dakota$48,120
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $75,640 | $63,580 | $36 | +32.2% | 110 |
| 2 | California | $71,180 | $67,120 | $34 | +24.4% | 2,160 |
| 3 | Utah | $69,870 | $51,330 | $34 | +22.1% | 190 |
| 4 | New York | $68,590 | $63,030 | $33 | +19.9% | 2,020 |
| 5 | Nebraska | $67,760 | $62,510 | $33 | +18.4% | 260 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $67,020 | $63,240 | $32 | +17.1% | 770 |
| 7 | Washington | $65,530 | $62,360 | $32 | +14.5% | 560 |
| 8 | Rhode Island | $63,330 | $58,480 | $30 | +10.7% | 130 |
| 9 | Maryland | $63,310 | $60,450 | $30 | +10.7% | 350 |
| 10 | Delaware | $61,860 | $52,840 | $30 | +8.1% | 40 |
| 11 | Oregon | $61,840 | $59,150 | $30 | +8.1% | 280 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $61,310 | $62,160 | $29 | +7.2% | 580 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $60,680 | $58,330 | $29 | +6.1% | 1,110 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $60,340 | $58,830 | $29 | +5.5% | 170 |
| 15 | Ohio | $59,150 | $51,160 | $28 | +3.4% | 890 |
| 16 | Colorado | $58,940 | $57,130 | $28 | +3% | 360 |
| 17 | Georgia | $57,980 | $64,080 | $28 | +1.3% | 460 |
| 18 | Maine | $57,890 | $55,490 | $28 | +1.2% | 170 |
| 19 | Nevada | $57,640 | $55,480 | $28 | +0.8% | 170 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $57,550 | $52,140 | $28 | +0.6% | 770 |
| 21 | Michigan | $57,490 | $52,160 | $28 | +0.5% | 1,260 |
| 22 | Connecticut | $57,200 | $54,710 | $28 | +0% | 100 |
| 23 | Idaho | $56,940 | $51,130 | $27 | -0.5% | 90 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $56,680 | $57,180 | $27 | -0.9% | 530 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $56,120 | $50,390 | $27 | -1.9% | 200 |
| 26 | Illinois | $55,920 | $51,930 | $27 | -2.3% | 1,170 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $55,810 | $52,220 | $27 | -2.4% | 30 |
| 28 | Virginia | $54,630 | $51,550 | $26 | -4.5% | 760 |
| 29 | Tennessee | $54,070 | $38,730 | $26 | -5.5% | 950 |
| 30 | Arizona | $53,970 | $51,480 | $26 | -5.7% | 980 |
| 31 | South Carolina | $53,010 | $53,190 | $25 | -7.3% | 250 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $52,900 | $48,150 | $25 | -7.5% | 220 |
| 33 | Alabama | $52,040 | $48,120 | $25 | -9% | — |
| 34 | North Carolina | $51,110 | $46,180 | $25 | -10.7% | 320 |
| 35 | Texas | $50,420 | $48,220 | $24 | -11.9% | 3,950 |
| 36 | Florida | $50,130 | $46,300 | $24 | -12.4% | 2,410 |
| 37 | Iowa | $50,110 | $48,130 | $24 | -12.4% | 440 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $49,690 | $46,950 | $24 | -13.1% | 230 |
| 39 | Indiana | $49,680 | $48,180 | $24 | -13.2% | 740 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $49,330 | $45,060 | $24 | -13.8% | 50 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $48,880 | $47,250 | $24 | -14.6% | 130 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $48,120 | $48,890 | $23 | -15.9% | — |
| 43 | Mississippi | $45,440 | $45,990 | $22 | -20.6% | 210 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $45,010 | $45,860 | $22 | -21.3% | 150 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $44,400 | $42,580 | $21 | -22.4% | 40 |
| 46 | Missouri | $40,230 | $30,580 | $19 | -29.7% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 136 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $82,570 | $85,720 | 210 |
| 2 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $80,680 | $77,410 | 120 |
| 3 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $76,930 | $76,900 | 110 |
| 4 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $67,120 | $72,810 | 200 |
| 5 | Fresno, CA | $66,660 | $66,940 | 60 |
| 6 | Boulder, CO | $65,540 | $62,910 | 40 |
| 7 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $65,210 | $68,340 | 830 |
| 8 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $64,750 | $67,870 | 190 |
| 9 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $64,380 | $68,610 | 350 |
| 10 | Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $64,080 | $59,110 | 380 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing credit counselorss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Schools and Instruction | $71,740 | $73,710 | — |
| 2 | Other Schools and Instruction, Privately Owned | $71,740 | $73,760 | — |
| 3 | Real Estate | $67,990 | $70,900 | 120 |
| 4 | Sector 53 - Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $67,990 | $70,900 | 120 |
| 5 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $65,870 | $71,380 | 50 |
| 6 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $65,310 | $70,900 | 200 |
| 7 | Offices of Dentists | $64,800 | $63,910 | 30 |
| 8 | Technical and Trade Schools, Local Government Owned | $63,250 | $61,100 | 50 |
| 9 | Elementary and Secondary Schools | $62,350 | $62,030 | 50 |
| 10 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $61,750 | $64,410 | 2,780 |
| 11 | Junior Colleges, Local Government Owned | $61,590 | $64,040 | 2,500 |
| 12 | Office Administrative Services | $61,530 | $58,720 | 70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do credit counselors make in the U.S.?
The median credit counselors salary in the United States is $52,230 per year (mean $57,210), and about 80% earn between $38,350 and $80,440.
How much do credit counselors make per hour?
Roughly $28 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $57,210 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays credit counselors the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for credit counselors at $75,640 per year (median $63,580).
What is the job outlook for credit counselors?
Employment is projected to change +3.3% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 2,200 openings per year.
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