Credit Analysts Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $85,490 +5.6% vs national
Median hourly $41.10
10th percentile $58,410
90th percentile $154,110
Employed locally 880
National median $80,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,410
    25th
    $71,410
    50th (median)
    $85,490
    75th
    $107,690
    90th
    $154,110

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Analysts salary vs area income 76% Median Credit Analysts salary is 24% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $133,180
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $105,010
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $100,420
    Delaware $99,030
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $89,880
    Washington $85,650

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $101,420
    Project Management Specialists $125,390
    Accountants and Auditors $99,380
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $102,390
    Management Analysts $129,900
    Human Resources Specialists $88,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Analysts make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Analysts in Seattle, WA is $41.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.62 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Credit Analysts salaries?

    The median Credit Analysts salary in Seattle, WA is 5.6% above 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Credit Analysts (10th percentile) earn around $58,410 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,410.