Credit Counselors Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $53,820 +6.6% vs national
Median hourly $25.87
10th percentile $44,660
90th percentile $64,830
Employed locally 290
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,660
    25th
    $49,810
    50th (median)
    $53,820
    75th
    $59,260
    90th
    $64,830

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 70% Median Credit Counselors salary is 30% 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
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $58,220
    Winston-Salem, NC $55,830
    Madison, WI $55,590
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $55,510
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $55,500
    Duluth, MN-WI $52,380

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,760
    Project Management Specialists $96,650
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $63,790
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $72,430
    Human Resources Specialists $67,180
    Management Analysts $105,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Milwaukee, WI is $25.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.90 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Milwaukee, WI is 6.6% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $44,660 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,810.