Credit Counselors Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $50,100 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.09
10th percentile $39,860
90th percentile $67,360
Employed locally 250
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,860
    25th
    $45,780
    50th (median)
    $50,100
    75th
    $59,210
    90th
    $67,360

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 51% Median Credit Counselors salary is 49% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,860
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,430
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $47,540
    College Station-Bryan, TX $47,400
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $47,080
    Tyler, TX $44,170

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $99,350
    Accountants and Auditors $81,030
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $78,640
    Human Resources Specialists $74,510
    Management Analysts $102,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Austin, TX is $24.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.15 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Austin, TX is 0.8% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,860 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,780.