Credit Counselors Salary in Brownsville, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Brownsville-Harlingen, TX

Median annual salary $37,030 -26.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.80
10th percentile $37,030
90th percentile $49,710
Employed locally 60
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,030
    25th
    $37,030
    50th (median)
    $37,030
    75th
    $43,290
    90th
    $49,710

    Brownsville economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $51,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 72% Median Credit Counselors salary is 28% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $50,100
    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

    Related occupations in Brownsville, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers$92,750
    Accountants and Auditors$62,470
    Human Resources Specialists$50,550
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$67,950
    Project Management Specialists$65,760
    Training and Development Specialists$52,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Brownsville?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Brownsville, TX is $17.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.86 or more per hour.

    Is Brownsville above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Brownsville, TX is 26.6% 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 Brownsville?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,030 per year in Brownsville, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,030.