Credit Counselors Salary in Omaha, NE-IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Omaha, NE-IA

Median annual salary $49,710 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $23.90
10th percentile $39,790
90th percentile $76,480
Employed locally 120
National median $50,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,790
    25th
    $47,650
    50th (median)
    $49,710
    75th
    $59,970
    90th
    $76,480

    Omaha economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,023 2023 • Census ACS
    Credit Counselors salary vs area income 60% Median Credit Counselors salary is 40% 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
    Lincoln, NE $68,230
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $65,490
    New Jersey $63,330
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $63,330
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $62,290
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $62,240

    Related occupations in Omaha, NE-IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Accountants and Auditors $74,610
    Human Resources Specialists $59,350
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $61,450
    Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $65,400
    Project Management Specialists $79,860
    Management Analysts $85,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Credit Counselors make per hour in Omaha?

    The median hourly wage for Credit Counselors in Omaha, NE-IA is $23.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.81 or more per hour.

    Is Omaha above or below average for Credit Counselors salaries?

    The median Credit Counselors salary in Omaha, NE-IA is 1.5% 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 Omaha?

    Entry-level Credit Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $39,790 per year in Omaha, NE-IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,650.