Credit Counselors Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $39,450 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.96
10th percentile $26,060
90th percentile $62,000
Employed locally 30
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,060
    25th
    $26,060
    50th (median)
    $39,450
    75th
    $52,110
    90th
    $62,000

    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

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$65,450
    Human Resources Specialists$61,200
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$71,240
    Project Management Specialists$81,060
    Compliance Officers$62,710
    Training and Development Specialists$53,830

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Central Kentucky is $18.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.81 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Central Kentucky is 21.9% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $26,060 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,060.