Credit Counselors Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $46,610 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.41
10th percentile $39,920
90th percentile $61,830
Employed locally 40
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,920
    25th
    $43,150
    50th (median)
    $46,610
    75th
    $49,820
    90th
    $61,830

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 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 Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $80,550
    Accountants and Auditors $77,600
    Human Resources Specialists $68,390
    Project Management Specialists $93,420
    Management Analysts $78,420
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Lansing, MI is $22.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.09 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Lansing, MI is 7.7% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,920 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,150.