Credit Counselors Salary in Montgomery, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Montgomery, AL

Median annual salary $45,970 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.10
10th percentile $39,010
90th percentile $72,150
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,010
    25th
    $39,010
    50th (median)
    $45,970
    75th
    $56,280
    90th
    $72,150

    Montgomery economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,746 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 73% Median Credit Counselors salary is 27% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $75,280
    California $65,820
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,810
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $60,690
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $60,340
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $58,720

    Related occupations in Montgomery, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $72,830
    Human Resources Specialists $60,970
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $88,990
    Buyers and Purchasing Agents $65,870
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $66,020
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $54,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Montgomery?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Montgomery, AL is $22.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.69 or more per hour.

    Is Montgomery above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Montgomery, AL is 8.9% 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 Montgomery?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,010 per year in Montgomery, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,010.