Credit Counselors Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $61,630 +22.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.63
10th percentile $47,470
90th percentile $79,280
Employed locally 40
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,470
    25th
    $49,030
    50th (median)
    $61,630
    75th
    $61,630
    90th
    $79,280

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 84% Median Credit Counselors salary is 16% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,280
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $63,330
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $62,240
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $58,720
    Rochester, NY $56,480
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $55,590

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $73,540
    Project Management Specialists $92,810
    Human Resources Specialists $74,210
    Fundraisers $77,900
    Training and Development Specialists $62,670

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Ithaca, NY is $29.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.20 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Ithaca, NY is 22.1% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $47,470 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,030.