Credit Counselors Salary in Kansas City, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas City, MO-KS

Median annual salary $45,840 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.04
10th percentile $29,830
90th percentile $74,600
Employed locally 40
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,830
    25th
    $38,520
    50th (median)
    $45,840
    75th
    $65,000
    90th
    $74,600

    Kansas City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,927 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 56% Median Credit Counselors salary is 44% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,880
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $57,240
    Richmond, VA $50,560
    San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR $50,010
    St. Louis, MO-IL $48,060
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $47,650

    Related occupations in Kansas City, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,340
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $88,320
    Human Resources Specialists $77,880
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $65,070
    Project Management Specialists $98,000
    Management Analysts $97,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Kansas City, MO-KS is $22.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Kansas City, MO-KS is 9.2% 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 Kansas City?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $29,830 per year in Kansas City, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,520.