Credit Counselors Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $47,650 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.91
10th percentile $38,260
90th percentile $55,280
Employed locally 140
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,260
    25th
    $46,600
    50th (median)
    $47,650
    75th
    $50,080
    90th
    $55,280

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 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
    California $65,820
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,810
    District of Columbia $61,810
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,710
    Georgia $57,300
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $57,240

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$77,630
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$84,070
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79,090
    Management Analysts$80,260
    Human Resources Specialists$69,120
    Project Management Specialists$93,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Des Moines, IA is $22.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.40 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Des Moines, IA is 5.6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,260 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,600.