Credit Counselors Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $46,850 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.52
10th percentile $44,130
90th percentile $57,960
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,130
    25th
    $46,850
    50th (median)
    $46,850
    75th
    $48,550
    90th
    $57,960

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 66% Median Credit Counselors salary is 34% 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
    Minnesota $58,640
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $55,510
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,500
    Ann Arbor, MI $54,550
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $53,820
    Flint, MI $53,440

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $75,990
    Human Resources Specialists $62,490
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,080
    Project Management Specialists $94,030
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,090
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $68,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Kalamazoo?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Kalamazoo, MI is $22.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.87 or more per hour.

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 7.2% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $44,130 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,850.