The average salary for a credit counselor in the United States is $53,440, but the range typically falls between $41,980 and $59,990. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $25.69, with a range between $20.18 and $28.84.
There are approximately 27,950 people employed as a credit counselor in the United States. With Texas, California, Florida employing the highest number of credit counselors.The state with the best pay for a credit counselor is California, with an average annual salary of $66,050, while Arkansas has the lowest average annual salary of $41,260.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $37,460 | $18.01 |
| 25th Percentile | $41,980 | $20.18 |
| Median | $48,570 | $23.35 |
| 75th Percentile | $59,990 | $28.84 |
| 90th Percentile | $75,030 | $36.07 |
The salary of a credit counselor can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a credit counselor in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for credit counselors are California, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York while the worst states are Arkansas, Mississippi, Alabama, West Virginia, Montana.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $26,990 | $39,480 | $49,010 |
| Arizona | $35,950 | $46,930 | $64,360 |
| Arkansas | $30,340 | $41,260 | $63,050 |
| California | $45,370 | $66,050 | $88,590 |
| Colorado | $36,400 | $53,950 | $75,030 |
| Connecticut | $37,950 | $49,150 | $74,260 |
| Delaware | $43,090 | $58,130 | $82,270 |
| District of Columbia | $50,390 | $70,200 | $101,120 |
| Florida | $40,180 | $49,790 | $57,600 |
| Georgia | $38,850 | $57,590 | $59,990 |
| Idaho | $40,620 | $61,370 | $82,260 |
| Illinois | $37,590 | $49,900 | $64,940 |
| Indiana | $37,020 | $50,120 | $64,360 |
| Iowa | $36,590 | $45,600 | $55,110 |
| Kentucky | $25,050 | $46,010 | $63,930 |
| Louisiana | $37,230 | $45,380 | $62,860 |
| Maine | $39,990 | $48,870 | $59,050 |
| Maryland | $46,230 | $66,630 | $85,530 |
| Massachusetts | $43,680 | $65,620 | $94,760 |
| Michigan | $39,150 | $52,410 | $63,890 |
| Minnesota | $46,620 | $58,230 | $72,600 |
| Mississippi | $30,330 | $42,040 | $63,140 |
| Missouri | $31,330 | $63,560 | $105,100 |
| Montana | $37,930 | $45,150 | $53,880 |
| Nebraska | $38,320 | $61,390 | $105,640 |
| Nevada | $36,640 | $51,930 | $63,550 |
| New Hampshire | $39,660 | $51,710 | $70,520 |
| New Jersey | $47,170 | $65,150 | $81,200 |
| New Mexico | $39,360 | $48,050 | $60,320 |
| New York | $45,830 | $65,020 | $97,640 |
| North Carolina | $37,460 | $54,080 | $79,910 |
| North Dakota | $43,230 | $50,210 | $58,960 |
| Ohio | $38,310 | $50,900 | $63,720 |
| Oklahoma | $35,690 | $51,020 | $71,010 |
| Oregon | $44,510 | $58,370 | $78,110 |
| Pennsylvania | $37,530 | $52,060 | $73,240 |
| Rhode Island | $46,430 | $63,470 | $83,420 |
| South Carolina | $37,460 | $47,900 | $57,160 |
| South Dakota | $33,680 | $57,940 | $106,470 |
| Tennessee | $36,250 | $49,380 | $67,410 |
| Texas | $34,950 | $45,420 | $58,940 |
| Utah | $38,460 | $52,420 | $65,350 |
| Virginia | $37,720 | $53,860 | $76,570 |
| Washington | $47,570 | $60,460 | $74,630 |
| West Virginia | $35,060 | $42,440 | $49,950 |
| Wisconsin | $40,110 | $52,210 | $62,710 |
Even between cities, the salary of a credit counselor can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for credit counselors is South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area, NE with an average salary of $87,850.The city with the lowest average salary for credit counselors is Southeast Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS with an average salary of $36,810.
Areas with highest average salaries for credit counselors
Areas with lowest average salaries for credit counselors
The number of credit counselors in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of credit counselors has decreased by -2,820. On average, the number of credit counselors has been increasing by -2.3% each year. The salary of credit counselors has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of credit counselors has increased by $3,500. On average, the salary of credit counselors has been increasing by 1.8% each year.
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