Credit Counselors Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $57,490 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.64
10th percentile $45,500
90th percentile $82,460
Employed locally 30
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,500
    25th
    $48,380
    50th (median)
    $57,490
    75th
    $80,570
    90th
    $82,460

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 62% Median Credit Counselors salary is 38% 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
    District of Columbia $61,810
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $58,720
    Connecticut $48,380

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $88,090
    Management Analysts $102,940
    Human Resources Specialists $76,670
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,720
    Project Management Specialists $104,600
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $84,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Hartford?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Hartford, CT is $27.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.81 or more per hour.

    Is Hartford above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Hartford, CT is 13.9% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,500 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,380.