Credit Counselors Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $64,920 +28.6% vs national
Median hourly $31.21
10th percentile $43,580
90th percentile $88,310
Employed locally 850
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,580
    25th
    $54,520
    50th (median)
    $64,920
    75th
    $76,200
    90th
    $88,310

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,880
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $76,180
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,280
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $66,290
    California $65,820
    Fresno, CA $65,260

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $93,890
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $81,240
    Management Analysts $107,470
    Project Management Specialists $103,820
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,620
    Human Resources Specialists $79,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Los Angeles, CA is $31.21, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.51 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Los Angeles, CA is 28.6% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $43,580 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,520.