Credit Counselors Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $57,800 +14.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.79
10th percentile $40,220
90th percentile $71,730
Employed locally 120
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,220
    25th
    $46,020
    50th (median)
    $57,800
    75th
    $57,860
    90th
    $71,730

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 84% Median Credit Counselors salary is 16% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,020
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $53,150
    Ohio $52,470
    Columbus, OH $50,220
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $49,070
    Toledo, OH $46,070

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$78,360
    Project Management Specialists$93,880
    Human Resources Specialists$64,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$70,160
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$75,770
    Management Analysts$80,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Cleveland?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Cleveland, OH is $27.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.41 or more per hour.

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Cleveland, OH is 14.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,220 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,020.