Credit Counselors Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $56,810 +12.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.31
10th percentile $38,060
90th percentile $95,260
Employed locally 200
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,060
    25th
    $43,810
    50th (median)
    $56,810
    75th
    $60,200
    90th
    $95,260

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 69% Median Credit Counselors salary is 31% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $54,330
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $38,840
    Johnson City, TN $37,020

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $79,310
    Human Resources Specialists $67,290
    Project Management Specialists $86,930
    Management Analysts $102,080
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,750
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $75,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Nashville, TN is $27.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.81 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Nashville, TN is 12.5% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $38,060 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,810.