Credit Counselors Salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

Median annual salary $55,510 +10% vs national
Median hourly $26.69
10th percentile $45,850
90th percentile $69,220
Employed locally 370
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,850
    25th
    $52,000
    50th (median)
    $55,510
    75th
    $63,890
    90th
    $69,220

    Minneapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $98,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 57% Median Credit Counselors salary is 43% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $52,380
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $47,770

    Related occupations in Minneapolis, MN-WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $83,260
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $85,850
    Management Analysts $97,390
    Project Management Specialists $99,290
    Human Resources Specialists $78,960
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $79,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Minneapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Minneapolis, MN-WI is $26.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.80 or more per hour.

    Is Minneapolis above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Minneapolis, MN-WI is 10% 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 Minneapolis?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $45,850 per year in Minneapolis, MN-WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,000.