Credit Counselors Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $47,540 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.86
10th percentile $37,390
90th percentile $62,680
Employed locally 660
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,390
    25th
    $43,310
    50th (median)
    $47,540
    75th
    $57,510
    90th
    $62,680

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 59% Median Credit Counselors salary is 41% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,430
    College Station-Bryan, TX $47,400
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $47,080
    Tyler, TX $44,170

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Project Management Specialists $97,990
    Accountants and Auditors $81,290
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,150
    Human Resources Specialists $69,530
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,900
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $75,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Houston, TX is $22.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.70 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Houston, TX is 5.8% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $37,390 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,310.