Credit Counselors Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $61,170 +21.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.41
10th percentile $45,890
90th percentile $83,440
Employed locally 30
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,890
    25th
    $48,820
    50th (median)
    $61,170
    75th
    $70,490
    90th
    $83,440

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 77% Median Credit Counselors salary is 23% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $55,510
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,500
    Pittsburgh, PA $51,000
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $49,320
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $48,590
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $48,250

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,640
    Management Analysts $78,820
    Human Resources Specialists $64,580
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,810
    Project Management Specialists $97,360
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Harrisburg, PA is $29.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.30 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Harrisburg, PA is 21.2% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,890 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,820.