Credit Counselors Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $50,220 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.15
10th percentile $38,990
90th percentile $84,000
Employed locally 150
National median $50,480

Compare Credit Counselors salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Columbus, OH stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Credit Counselors
in
Columbus, OH
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,990
    25th
    $45,960
    50th (median)
    $50,220
    75th
    $58,980
    90th
    $84,000

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,020
    Cleveland, OH $57,800
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $53,150
    Ohio $52,470
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $49,070
    Toledo, OH $46,070

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,810
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,910
    Management Analysts $80,740
    Human Resources Specialists $71,420
    Project Management Specialists $100,640
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $73,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Columbus?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Columbus, OH is $24.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.40 or more per hour.

    Is Columbus above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Columbus, OH is 0.5% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,990 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,960.