Credit Counselors Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $53,440 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.69
10th percentile $42,630
90th percentile $76,310
Employed locally 60
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,630
    25th
    $44,940
    50th (median)
    $53,440
    75th
    $61,570
    90th
    $76,310

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 67% Median Credit Counselors salary is 33% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,880
    Lincoln, NE $68,230
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $66,770
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $58,220
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,020
    Winston-Salem, NC $55,830

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $85,450
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,560
    Project Management Specialists $102,790
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,870
    Human Resources Specialists $74,030
    Management Analysts $104,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Charlotte, NC-SC is $25.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.17 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 5.9% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $42,630 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,940.