Credit Counselors Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $49,430 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.76
10th percentile $40,130
90th percentile $60,980
Employed locally 980
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,130
    25th
    $45,110
    50th (median)
    $49,430
    75th
    $53,480
    90th
    $60,980

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 57% Median Credit Counselors salary is 43% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $50,100
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,860
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $47,540
    College Station-Bryan, TX $47,400
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $47,080
    Tyler, TX $44,170

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $94,530
    Accountants and Auditors $82,780
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $82,200
    Human Resources Specialists $64,720
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,000
    Management Analysts $99,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Dallas, TX is $23.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.66 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Dallas, TX is 2.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,130 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,110.