Credit Counselors Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $63,330 +25.5% vs national
Median hourly $30.45
10th percentile $50,920
90th percentile $101,280
Employed locally 1,440
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,920
    25th
    $57,960
    50th (median)
    $63,330
    75th
    $80,750
    90th
    $101,280

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 65% Median Credit Counselors salary is 35% 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
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $62,240
    Ithaca, NY $61,630
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $58,720
    Rochester, NY $56,480
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $55,590

    Related occupations in New York, NY-NJ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $105,100
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $97,360
    Project Management Specialists $121,680
    Management Analysts $110,950
    Human Resources Specialists $83,060
    Financial and Investment Analysts $128,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in New York, NY-NJ is $30.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.43 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in New York, NY-NJ is 25.5% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $50,920 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,960.