Credit Counselors Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $51,710 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly $24.86
10th percentile $45,970
90th percentile $76,830
Employed locally 30
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,970
    25th
    $45,970
    50th (median)
    $51,710
    75th
    $58,980
    90th
    $76,830

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 70% Median Credit Counselors salary is 30% 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
    District of Columbia $61,810
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,810
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,710
    Georgia $57,300
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $57,240

    Related occupations in Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$66,920
    Accountants and Auditors$72,470
    Human Resources Specialists$67,720
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$61,690
    Project Management Specialists$83,120
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Iowa City, IA is $24.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.94 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Iowa City, IA is 2.4% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,970 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,970.