Credit Counselors Salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

Median annual salary $51,260 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.64
10th percentile $35,660
90th percentile $82,460
Employed locally 60
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,660
    25th
    $42,970
    50th (median)
    $51,260
    75th
    $62,910
    90th
    $82,460

    Louisville/Jefferson County economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,737 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 71% Median Credit Counselors salary is 29% 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
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $48,990
    Kentucky $47,680
    Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $39,450
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $38,670

    Related occupations in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $77,740
    Human Resources Specialists $67,490
    Project Management Specialists $82,490
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,460
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $71,390
    Management Analysts $88,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Louisville/Jefferson County?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is $24.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.14 or more per hour.

    Is Louisville/Jefferson County above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN is 1.5% 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 Louisville/Jefferson County?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $35,660 per year in Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,970.