SOC 13-2071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Credit Counselors — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 6 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Miami, FL is $47,980 a year, trailing the national median of $52,230 by 8.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Miami, FL is $47,980 a year, trailing the national median of $52,230 by 8.1%. Half of workers earn between $44,920 and $58,910. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $32,020 and the ninetieth at $75,930.
The area has 500 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.99 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Jacksonville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $50,850. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 453rd of 678 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,020 | −38.7% |
| 25th | $44,920 | −14.0% |
| Median (50th) | $47,980 | −8.1% |
| 75th | $58,910 | +12.8% |
| 90th | $75,930 | +45.4% |
| Mean | $53,660 | +2.7% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jacksonville | $50,850 | 250 | |
| 2 | Orlando | $47,180 | 580 | |
| 3 | Tampa | $46,130 | 320 | |
| 4 | Lakeland | $46,050 | 60 | |
| 5 | Deltona | $45,090 | 40 | |
| 6 | Cape Coral | $45,050 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $47,980 buys what $46,402 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$47,980as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,402US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $47,980 a year, 8.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,020 to $75,930 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 500 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Jacksonville, at $50,850.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Credit Counselors in Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $47,980, or $23.07 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 Miami, FL is 8.1% lower. 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 Miami, FL earns more than $75,930 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,020 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 Jacksonville, at $50,850 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 500 jobs in this occupation in Miami, FL. 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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