Credit Counselors Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $47,080 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.63
10th percentile $33,120
90th percentile $60,230
Employed locally 70
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,120
    25th
    $39,880
    50th (median)
    $47,080
    75th
    $47,730
    90th
    $60,230

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 90% Median Credit Counselors salary is 10% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $50,100
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,860
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $49,430
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $47,540
    College Station-Bryan, TX $47,400
    Tyler, TX $44,170

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Compliance Officers$67,660
    Accountants and Auditors$62,420
    Human Resources Specialists$50,360
    Project Management Specialists$64,060
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$43,730
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other$65,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in McAllen, TX is $22.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.81 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in McAllen, TX is 6.7% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $33,120 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,880.