Credit Counselors Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $46,500 -7.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.36
10th percentile $40,160
90th percentile $55,890
Employed locally 40
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,160
    25th
    $41,830
    50th (median)
    $46,500
    75th
    $48,470
    90th
    $55,890

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 65% Median Credit Counselors salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Credit Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,880
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,180
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,280
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,730
    Lincoln, NE $68,230
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,770

    Nearby metros — Credit Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    California $65,820
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,810
    District of Columbia $61,810
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,710
    Georgia $57,300
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $57,240

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $64,930
    Accountants and Auditors $76,250
    Project Management Specialists $83,870
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,440
    Human Resources Specialists $68,990
    Compliance Officers $75,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Ames, IA is $22.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.87 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Ames, IA is 7.9% below the national median of $50,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Credit Counselors in Ames?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,160 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,830.