Credit Counselors Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $55,590 +10.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.73
10th percentile $47,910
90th percentile $77,610
Employed locally 130
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,910
    25th
    $51,340
    50th (median)
    $55,590
    75th
    $62,050
    90th
    $77,610

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 79% Median Credit Counselors salary is 21% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $63,330
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $62,240
    Ithaca, NY $61,630
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $58,720
    Rochester, NY $56,480

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$80,240
    Project Management Specialists$100,550
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$74,370
    Human Resources Specialists$70,640
    Management Analysts$84,020
    Compliance Officers$82,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Buffalo, NY is $26.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.68 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Buffalo, NY is 10.1% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $47,910 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,340.