Credit Counselors Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $48,890 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.51
10th percentile $35,040
90th percentile $52,690
Employed locally 40
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,040
    25th
    $40,900
    50th (median)
    $48,890
    75th
    $52,170
    90th
    $52,690

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 63% Median Credit Counselors salary is 37% 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
    California $65,820
    District of Columbia $61,810
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,810
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,710
    Georgia $57,300
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $57,240

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$74,770
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$64,390
    Project Management Specialists$83,410
    Human Resources Specialists$61,460
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$69,990
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Cedar Rapids, IA is $23.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.33 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 3.1% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,040 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,900.