Credit Analysts Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $77,950 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.48
10th percentile $51,210
90th percentile $166,370
Employed locally 1,060
National median $80,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,210
    25th
    $64,140
    50th (median)
    $77,950
    75th
    $104,350
    90th
    $166,370

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Analysts salary vs area income 97% Median Credit Analysts salary is 3% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Credit Analysts

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $133,180
    New York $132,690
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,470
    Winston-Salem, NC $124,520
    Birmingham, AL $105,510
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,010

    Nearby metros — Credit Analysts salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $82,100
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $79,620
    Lubbock, TX $71,920
    Amarillo, TX $70,570
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $65,710
    Longview, TX $62,970

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $97,990
    Accountants and Auditors $81,290
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,150
    Human Resources Specialists $69,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,900
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $75,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Analysts make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Analysts in Houston, TX is $37.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.01 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Credit Analysts salaries?

    The median Credit Analysts salary in Houston, TX is 3.7% below the national median of $80,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Credit Analysts in Houston?

    Entry-level Credit Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $51,210 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,140.