SOC 13-2071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Credit Counselors — Cleveland
Cleveland, OH · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Credit Counselors in Cleveland, OH is $58,570 per year, 12.1% above the national median of $52,230.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Credit Counselors in Cleveland, OH is $58,570 per year, 12.1% above the national median of $52,230. Pay ranges from under $46,040 at the tenth percentile to more than $100,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $49,010 to $71,340.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Dayton leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $58,090. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 325th of 616 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,040 | −11.9% |
| 25th | $49,010 | −6.2% |
| Median (50th) | $58,570 | +12.1% |
| 75th | $71,340 | +36.6% |
| 90th | $100,700 | +92.8% |
| Mean | $63,310 | +21.2% |
Other metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dayton | $58,090 | 130 | |
| 2 | Columbus | $54,880 | 180 | |
| 3 | Cincinnati | $51,160 | 170 | |
| 4 | Toledo | $47,450 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cleveland run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $58,570 goes as far as $63,114 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$58,570as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$63,114US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $58,570 a year, 12.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $46,040 to $100,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dayton, at $58,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Credit Counselors in Cleveland, OH?
The median annual wage is $58,570, or $28.16 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $52,230, so pay in Cleveland, OH is 12.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cleveland, OH earns more than $100,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $46,040 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Dayton, at $58,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Cleveland, OH. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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