Credit Counselors Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $57,530 +14% vs national
Median hourly $27.66
10th percentile $46,700
90th percentile $62,290
Employed locally 480
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,700
    25th
    $57,290
    50th (median)
    $57,530
    75th
    $62,290
    90th
    $62,290

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 67% Median Credit Counselors salary is 33% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $55,590
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $53,440
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $51,340
    Michigan $51,000
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $48,810
    Morgantown, WV $42,300

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $77,900
    Accountants and Auditors $82,340
    Management Analysts $101,220
    Project Management Specialists $102,760
    Human Resources Specialists $69,700
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Atlanta, GA is $27.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.81 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Atlanta, GA is 14% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $46,700 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,290.