Credit Analysts Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,610 -27.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.18
10th percentile $46,260
90th percentile $97,940
Employed locally 60
National median $80,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,260
    25th
    $49,870
    50th (median)
    $58,610
    75th
    $77,800
    90th
    $97,940

    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

    Related occupations in Northwest Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $64,250
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $74,370
    Human Resources Specialists $64,190
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $65,780
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $55,560
    Loan Officers $76,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Analysts make per hour in Northwest Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Analysts in Northwest Illinois is $28.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.66 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Illinois above or below average for Credit Analysts salaries?

    The median Credit Analysts salary in Northwest Illinois is 27.6% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Credit Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $46,260 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,870.