Credit Counselors Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $48,040 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.09
10th percentile $40,760
90th percentile $75,970
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,760
    25th
    $40,760
    50th (median)
    $48,040
    75th
    $58,810
    90th
    $75,970

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 69% Median Credit Counselors salary is 31% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,280
    California $65,820
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,810
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $60,690
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $60,340
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $58,720

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,390
    Human Resources Specialists $65,070
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,270
    Loan Officers $61,240
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $83,460
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Birmingham?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Birmingham, AL is $23.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.88 or more per hour.

    Is Birmingham above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Birmingham, AL is 4.8% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,760 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,760.