Credit Counselors Salary in Lexington, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lexington-Fayette, KY

Median annual salary $48,990 -3% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $41,490
90th percentile $70,020
Employed locally 60
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,490
    25th
    $43,040
    50th (median)
    $48,990
    75th
    $61,640
    90th
    $70,020

    Lexington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,717 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 69% Median Credit Counselors salary is 31% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $58,020
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $51,260
    Kentucky $47,680
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $39,450
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $38,670

    Related occupations in Lexington, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors$70,960
    Project Management Specialists$82,630
    Human Resources Specialists$65,600
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$60,430
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents$64,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$79,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Lexington?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Lexington, KY is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.09 or more per hour.

    Is Lexington above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Lexington, KY is 3% 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 Lexington?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $41,490 per year in Lexington, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,040.