SOC 13-2071 · May 2025 · United States
Credit Counselors
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Credit Counselors across the United States is $52,230 per year, measured over 27,770 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $67,120.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Credit Counselors
Pay for this occupation varies by 119.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $67,120 and Missouri pays $30,580.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $67,120 | 2,160 | |
| 2 | Georgia | $64,080 | 460 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $63,580 | 110 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $63,240 | 770 | |
| 5 | New York | $63,030 | 2,020 | |
| 6 | Nebraska | $62,510 | 260 | |
| 7 | Washington | $62,360 | 560 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | $62,160 | 580 | |
| 9 | Maryland | $60,450 | 350 | |
| 10 | Oregon | $59,150 | 280 |
States with the most Credit Counselors jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 3,950 | $48,220 | |
| 2 | Florida | 2,410 | $46,300 | |
| 3 | California | 2,160 | $67,120 | |
| 4 | New York | 2,020 | $63,030 | |
| 5 | Michigan | 1,260 | $52,160 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 1,170 | $51,930 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 1,110 | $58,330 | |
| 8 | Arizona | 980 | $51,480 | |
| 9 | Tennessee | 950 | $38,730 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 890 | $51,160 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $82,570 | 210 |
| 2 | San Jose | $80,680 | 120 |
| 3 | Sacramento | $76,930 | 110 |
| 4 | San Diego | $67,120 | 200 |
| 5 | Fresno | $66,660 | 60 |
| 6 | Boulder | $65,540 | 40 |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $65,210 | 830 |
| 8 | Riverside | $64,750 | 190 |
| 9 | Seattle | $64,380 | 350 |
| 10 | Atlanta | $64,080 | 380 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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